John Nixon Bücher

A riveting and revealing account of the CIA's interrogation of Saddam Hussein, written by the agent who conducted the questioning. In December 2003, following an extensive manhunt, US military forces captured Iraqi president Saddam Hussein near Tikrit. Amid rumors and false alarms, the Bush administration required positive identification of the prisoner before announcing his capture. John Nixon, a senior CIA analyst with years of experience studying Hussein, was tasked with making the official ID. He examined telltale scars and tribal tattoos and asked questions only Hussein could answer. While confirming the identity, Nixon discovered that both he and America had fundamentally misunderstood who Saddam Hussein truly was. This account presents a candid portrait of one of the era's most notorious leaders. As the first to conduct a prolonged interrogation of Hussein post-capture, Nixon offers expert insights into the history and psyche of a complex adversary. He recounts his debriefing sessions, stripping away the mythology surrounding a brutal figure. This narrative is not an apology but a sobering examination of how preconceived notions misled Washington policymakers and their allies. Unflinching and unprecedented, it highlights a fundamental misreading of a central figure in modern history, presenting a bold counter-narrative to the established account.

Focusing on a significant artifact, the book provides an in-depth examination of a votive marble chair from Estonia, preserved in Northamptonshire. Nixon details its artistic and historical importance, exploring its cultural significance within Estonia. Richly illustrated, the work serves as a scholarly resource for understanding Estonian culture and marble artistry. This facsimile reprint aims to preserve the original's value while making it accessible to modern readers, despite potential imperfections from its antiquarian origins.

The book offers a rich collection of personal narratives from airmen and women who served at three South Lakeland airfields during World War II. Marking the 75th anniversary of VE Day, it features both humorous and tragic accounts of service life, showcasing the bravery and resilience of RAF veterans. Readers will encounter gripping stories of bombing raids, evasion tactics, and survival against the odds, alongside reflections on the horrors of war. These firsthand accounts provide a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made for victory over Nazi Germany.

Focusing on the wartime service of a small airfield from 1941 to its transformation into HMP Haverigg, this book offers a rich historical account of RAF Millom in Cumbria. It features over 260 photographs and more than 50 personal narratives, showcasing the training of aircrew for Bomber Command and their varied experiences during aerial warfare. Drawing from extensive research and firsthand accounts, the author presents a comprehensive and engaging history, marking a significant contribution to the legacy of South Cumbrian airfields.