Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II.

"Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II" by Elyse Graham explores how scholars and librarians in the humanities played a crucial role in intelligence gathering during World War II. These academics scoured obscure books for information that helped in military operations and sabotage. The book highlights individuals like Adele Kibre, Joseph Curtiss, and Sherman Kent, who were instrumental in this effort. The training of academics to become spies is detailed, shedding light on the craft of information gathering and deception during the war. [Extracted from the article]