The puzzling story of natos secret armies during the cold. Natos secret armies by stephen lendman oped news september 15, 2010. For the first time in this book, daniele ganser has brought together the full story of the networks the italians came to call gladio. Operation gladio and terrorism in western europe, accused gladio of trying to influence policies through the means of false flag operations and a strategy of tension. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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