Eyes in the sky : Eisenhower, the CIA, and Cold War aerial espionage by Dino A. Brugioni ; edited by Doris G. Taylor.

Brugioni, a retired analyst with the CIA who was involved in the exploitation of U-2, SR-71, satellite imagery, and analysis of World War II aerial photography, as well as in advising Eisenhower, describes President Eisenhower's efforts to use spy planes and satellites to gather military intelligence during the Cold War. After recounting the development of aerial reconnaissance as a primary source of intelligence, he details Eisenhower's critical role in using aerial reconnaissance and its legacy and impact on national security, with discussion of his backing of the U-2's development and its use to dispel the bomber gap, provide data on Soviet missile and nuclear efforts, and deal with crises in the Suez, Lebanon, Tibet, Indonesia, East Germany, and the Quemoy and Matsu Islands. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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