I love history especially this part of history and then you throw in the topic of espionage and it seemed like perfect book for me to read.  Somehow i did finish the book although i am disappointed as I was not able to enjoy a book that I really thought I would like.  it is full of facts but the author just doesn't seem to reach any conclusions.  furthermore, the espionage and the war are really not connected to the greater part of the era's history.