Overview

The U.S. Navy's On-the-Roof Gang: Volume 2-War in the Pacific is an historical account based on the unknown true-life story of the ""On-The-Roof Gang."" It is a sequel to The U.S. Navy's On-the-Roof Gang: Volume 1- Prelude to War. This second volume begins with the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor and documents the contributions of the On-the-Roof Gang during World War II. It focuses on the wartime stories of the On-the-Roof Gang intercept operators, some who were stationed in Hawaii, some who survived a tortuous existence in a POW camp, others who had to evacuate their intercept sites, and still others who performed intercept operations while at sea during some of the most famous naval battles of World War II. ""A truly stirring account ... A well-written and engaging tale ... make no mistake, this is authentic history."" -Kirkus Reviews, Our Verdict: Get it! ""An absorbing experience ... an easy-to-read and page-turner of a book ... this book and its preceding volume are MUST READS."" -Reedsy Reviews, 5 out of 5 stars, Must Read ""Clear and detailed history ... keeps the reader's attention ... The book reignited a faded passion."" -Online Book Club Reviews, 4 out of 4 stars

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""A rare look behind the veil of secrecy that cloaks Naval SIGINT operations. Matt Zullo's extensive research and mastery of the subject matter offers great insight into the origins of the On-the-Roof Gang and gives the reader a fascinating look into the lives of these great American heroes. Although the Gang has all gone on to the realm of the Supreme Commander, Zullo's masterful storytelling ensures they will never be forgotten."" -Ron ""Jolly"" Harris, CTICM, USN (ret), Naval Security Group ""Matt Zullo's On-the-Roof-Gang series immediately grabs you with his extensive research and attention to detail. A little-known subject of U.S Navy history that is a must-read for WW2 buffs as well as fans of the murky world of Spies, Surveillance, and Intelligence."" -Gare Wragg, retired navy captain and certified intelligence collection manager ""[The On-the-Roof Gang] were groundbreakers that worked, in many cases, in the harshest of environments and pushed the envelope with amazing persistence and perseverance. We owe them a debt that is impossible to repay."" -Debra s. McGinnis Del Vecchio, CDR, USN (ret) Cryptologic officer ""BRAVO ZULU!!!! The On-the-Roof Gang series should be required reading for all the Navy's new Cryptologists."" -Penny Tardona, Force Master Chief, Naval Security Group command, USN (ret)

Author Information

Matt Zullo is a retired U.S. Navy Master Chief who has more than 40 years' experience in radio intelligence, now more commonly known as communications intelligence. He was first introduced to the On-the-Roof Gang in 2001, when he was selected for the prestigious ""On-the-Roof Gang"" award for career-long excellence in the field of naval cryptology. He holds a master's degree in Strategic Intelligence from the National Intelligence University, where he researched and wrote his master's thesis on the On-The-Roof Gang. He is one of only a handful of quantifiable experts on the subject and continues his research into this group of intelligence pioneers.

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