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Military Intelligence Files: Land, Sea & Air, 1938–1974 - Volumes
Volumes
12 volumes in Military Intelligence Files: Land, Sea & Air, 1938–1974 | Page 2 of 3
Weekly Naval Intelligence Summaries, 1940-1945
This volume contains weekly intelligence summaries compiled Naval Intelligence on behalf of the Naval Staff and Admiralty during the Second World War. The purpose of these summaries was to keep relevant personnel abreast of the political, diplomatic, and military situation. Although secret, they were intended to be read by all officers and relevant government officials. Each summary is divided into five sections: section one covers the war at sea; section two includes articles on a wide range of subjects thought to be of interest to officers; section three comprises political intelligence reports organised alphabetically by country; section four consists of naval intelligence reports, with a focus on the disposition of main units; and section five concentrates on merchant shipping and supply lanes. Series: ADM 223 (Admiralty: Naval Intelligence Division and Operational Intelligence Centre: Intelligence Reports and Papers). Read more →
Monthly Naval Intelligence Summaries, 1946-1954
This volume contains monthly intelligence summaries compiled by Naval Intelligence on behalf of the Naval Staff and Admiralty during the early years of the Cold War. The purpose of these summaries was to keep relevant personnel abreast of the political, diplomatic, and military situation. Although secret, they were intended to be read by all commanding officers and distribution was arranged as such. Each summary is divided into four sections: section one is usually a brief editorial commentary on the international situation; section two consists of naval intelligence reports organised alphabetically by country; section three includes articles on subjects thought to be of interest to officers; and section four comprises political intelligence reports, again organised alphabetically by country. Perhaps not surprisingly, much of the content is concerned with the Soviet Union and its influence on the world stage. Events such as the Korean War and Berlin blockade are analysed in great detail, while the nuclear arms race also features heavily. Series: ADM 223 (Admiralty: Naval Intelligence Division and Operational Intelligence Centre: Intelligence Reports and Papers). Read more →
Quarterly Naval Intelligence Summaries, 1954-1965
This volume contains quarterly intelligence summaries compiled by Naval Intelligence on behalf of the Naval Staff and Admiralty during the period 1954-1965. The purpose of these summaries was to keep relevant personnel abreast of the political, diplomatic, and military situation. Although secret, they were intended to be read by all officers and relevant government officials.Each summary is divided into four sections: section one offers a brief editorial commentary; section two consists of naval intelligence reports; section three comprises political intelligence reports; and section four includes articles on a wide range of subjects thought to be of interest to officers. Much of the content focuses on the Soviet threat. The nuclear balance of power also receives a great deal of attention due to the perceived importance of the submarine as a secure delivery platform. Series: ADM 223 (Admiralty: Naval Intelligence Division and Operational Intelligence Centre: Intelligence Reports and Papers). Read more →
Weekly Air Force Intelligence Summaries, 1939-1945
This volume contains weekly intelligence summaries compiled by the Intelligence Air Branch of the Royal Air Force on behalf of the Air Ministry during the Second World War. These summaries served to inform officers and government officials about the contemporary political and military situation. Each summary includes an overview of the major theatres of war, details regarding Axis air operations, and articles covering a wide range of subjects thought to be of interest to airmen, from technical surveys of new aircraft to the psychology of enemy units. The results of Allied bombing raids are also analysed, with a particular focus on damage reporting, civilian morale, and the performance of air and civil defence infrastructure.Series: Air 22 (Air Ministry: Periodical Returns, Intelligence Summaries and Bulletins). Read more →
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