It remains one of the most audacious spy plots in history - a bold and extremely dangerous operation to invade Russia, defeat the Red Army, and mount a coup in Moscow against Soviet dictator Vladimir Ilich Lenin. After that, leaders in Washington, Paris, and London aimed to install their own Allied-friendly dictator in Moscow as a means to get Russia back into the war effort against Germany. The Lenin Plot had the 'entire approval' of President Woodrow Wilson. As he ordered a military invasion of Russia, he gave the American ambassador, the US Consul General in Moscow, and other State Department operatives a free hand to pursue their covert action against Lenin. The result was thousands of deaths, both military and civilian, on both sides. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand the true beginning of the Cold War, The Lenin Plot tells the shocking story of this untold episode in American history in fascinating and striking detail.

About the Author
Barnes Carr was for many years a journalist for major newspapers in the US. He was awarded a William Faulkner Gold Medal for his short story about his experiences in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. His first book was Operation Whisper was about the capture of the Soviet spies Morris and Lona Cohen. Barnes lives in Houston, Texas.


Book Information
ISBN 9781398104501
Author Barnes Carr
Format Hardback
Page Count 416
Imprint Amberley Publishing
Publisher Amberley Publishing
Weight(grams) 786g