{"product_id":"double-cross-deception-techniques-in-war-isbn-9780763660420","title":"Double Cross: Deception Techniques in War","description":"\u003cb\u003eHow does deception factor into fighting wars, and is it effective? In an intriguing companion to \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Game, \u003c\/i\u003ePaul B. Janeczko reveals the truth about the strategic lies of war.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe biblical account of Gideon. The ancient story of the Trojan horse. Deceptive techniques have been used in war through the ages. But while the principles have changed very little, the technology behind fooling the enemy has evolved dramatically. Paul B. Janeczko’s fascinating chronology focuses on the American Civil War, World Wars I and II, and the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Gulf Wars to reveal evolving attitudes toward the use and effectiveness of deceptive operations. Find out the secret plan behind the invasion of Normandy and the details of General Schwarzkopf’s “Hail Mary play” during the Gulf War, among many other strategies and maneuvers designed to pull the wool over enemies' eyes. Back matter includes source notes, a bibliography, and an index.For kids who enjoy reading about war, this is catnip.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis engaging, well-written text flows smoothly with good transitions among ideas...this is a dependable, interesting title that would be a useful addition for middle school libraries, or for high school libraries with large populations of low-level or struggling readers.\u003cbr\u003e—VOYA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe intent here...is to offer fascinating case studies in the way deceptive strategy augments (or even supplants) fire power, and Janeczko carries the day.\u003cbr\u003e—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA top selection for those serious about military studies.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cb\u003ePaul B. Janeczko\u003c\/b\u003e (1945–2019) was a poet and teacher who edited numerous award-winning poetry anthologies for young people, including \u003ci\u003eA Poke in the I, A Kick in the Head, A Foot in the Mouth, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Death of the Hat,\u003c\/i\u003e all of which were illustrated by Chris Raschka; \u003ci\u003eFirefly July, \u003c\/i\u003eillustrated by Melissa Sweet; and \u003ci\u003eThe Proper Way to Meet a Hedgehog and Other How-To Poems,\u003c\/i\u003e illustrated by Richard Jones. He also wrote \u003ci\u003eWorlds Afire; Requiem: Poems of the Terezín Ghetto; Top Secret: A Handbook of Codes, Ciphers, and Secret Writing; Double Cross: Deception Techniques in War; The Dark Game: True Spy Stories from Invisible Ink to CIA Moles,\u003c\/i\u003e a finalist for the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults; and \u003ci\u003eSecret Soldiers: How the U.S. Twenty-Third Special Troops Fooled the Nazis.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305313521893,"sku":"NP9780763660420","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780763660420.jpg?v=1767725562","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/double-cross-deception-techniques-in-war-isbn-9780763660420","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}