Colonel Prouty occupied a central position within the military-industrial complex during a pivotal era of American history. His military career included key roles within the Pentagon, notably serving as the initial liaison officer for clandestine operations between the CIA and the Air Force. His writings delve into subjects such as the JFK assassination, the Cold War, and the Vietnam War, supported by meticulously researched and often previously unreleased official documents. He provides a unique perspective on covert operations and the hidden structures of power.
Presents an exposé of the CIA in which the author accuses the organization of using brutal tactics to maintain security during the Cold War, including sabotaging the Eisenhower-Khrushchev talks and assassinating President Kennedy to keep the United States in Vietnam.