Battleground New York City : Countering Spies, Saboteurs, and Terrorists Since 1861

New York City—an irresistible targetNew York City has long been a breeding ground for spies, saboteurs, terrorists, and other threats to the nation and its greatest city. __Battleground New York City__ examines the history of domestic security operations and the people and agencies involved in safeguarding ôthe city that never sleeps. Starting with the bloody draft riots during the Civil War, Thomas Reppetto guides the reader through New York Citys history, emphasizing the battles against twentieth-century German and Russian spies and more recent ones against Islamic radicals. This book illustrates how, over the course of two world wars, numerous political and social upheavals, and shocking terrorist attacks, the United States developed a complex web of organizations responsible for identifying and neutralizing security risks. New York has been the training and proving ground for law enforcement agencies in developing the organizations, strategies, and tactics now used to protect citizens nationwide. The histories and operations of the U.S. Secret Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the New York Police Department, and other organizations provide insight into recent events and what the United States needs to do to protect all of its citizens. __Battleground New York City__ is the exciting story of the men and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting a city under threat. New York City—an irresistible target New York City has long been a breeding ground for spies, saboteurs, terrorists, and other threats to the nation and its greatest city. Battleground New York City examines the history of domestic security operations and the people and agencies involved in safeguarding ôthe city that never sleeps. Starting with the bloody draft riots during the Civil War, Thomas Reppetto guides the reader through New York Citys history, emphasizing the battles against twentieth-century German and Russian spies and more recent ones against Islamic radicals. This book illustrates how, over the course of two world wars, numerous political and social upheavals, and shocking terrorist attacks, the United States developed a complex web of organizations responsible for identifying and neutralizing security risks. New York has been the training and proving ground for law enforcement agencies in developing the organizations, strategies, and tactics now used to protect citizens nationwide. The histories and operations of the U.S. Secret Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the New York Police Department, and other organizations provide insight into recent events and what the United States needs to do to protect all of its citizens. Battleground New York City is the exciting story of the men and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting a city under threat. Guarding America's Greatest City: Security Policing Before 1914 -- The Manhattan Front: The Undeclared War, 1914-17 -- The Storm Center Of America: New York At War, 1917-18 -- From Red Scare To Black Chamber: 1919 - 1930 -- Countdown To War: 1931-40 -- All The President's Men: June 1940 - December 1941 -- Enemies Real And Imagined: 1942 - 1945 -- The Journey To 9/11: New York Security In The Second Half Of The 20th Century -- 911 And Beyond: The 21st Century. Thomas A. Reppetto. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 269-278) And Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web.