The Artifice of Shadows An Introduction to Espionage Tradecraft in Support of Insurgent Operations

"Time and again our nation's survival has been ensured through the labors of nameless patriots who have spilled and shed blood in the name of liberty."-Anonymous. Throughout the span of human existence, military forces have used spies. When employed properly, the intelligence provided by a single spy can change the outcome of a battle, turn the tide of war, or even alter the course of history itself. In The Artifice of Shadows, author Armstrong EveryMan consolidates and describes the most common and essential tradecraft basics that spy agencies, terrorist organizations, and insurgent groups use to infiltrate and defeat their adversaries around the world. Discover how covert agents gain critical enemy information, engage in acts of sabotage, and execute direct action missions such as high value target elimination. From clandestine cell infrastructure and safehouses to code encryption and secret meetings, this book covers the tradecraft fundamentals that will set the prospective espionage operative on the path to successful intel gathering and beyond.