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PAVEL ŽÁČEK
The Origins and Development of the Czechoslovak Interior
Ministry First Directorate: Communist Espionage in the 1950s

Pavel Zacek from the University of Prague gives a precise account of the Czechoslovakian intelligence service after the communist takeover in spring 1948 and explores the pattern of Prague’s defence and security policy at the heart of the cold war. Collaboration and internal conduct of affairs between Moscow and Prague are connected with structures and intentions of the clandestine service Exact figures, as well as names and codenames of intelligence chiefs make this article a lively contribution to this volume. Students of intelligence matters are presented with detailed information about strategic aims and tactical movements in Europe at the height of a secret war between East and West.