The State of Strategic Intelligence, June 1941

The book delves into the surprising success of Germany's Barbarossa campaign against the Soviet Union, highlighting the strategic and operational failures of Soviet intelligence at the onset of World War II. It examines the reasons behind the USSR's inability to foresee the attack, despite its reputation for extensive intelligence capabilities. The author, an expert in intelligence, meticulously documents this critical period, revealing the complexities and challenges in analyzing the Soviet response during the summer and fall of 1941. The work includes 31 photographs for further context.