a few customers, these systems were quickly replaced by manually operated centrally located switchboards . these exchanges were soon connected together, eventually forming an automated, worldwide public switched telephone network . for greater mobility, various radio systems were developed for transmission...
intellectual honesty in distinguishing facts and opinions in a field full of anecdotes, hearsay and speculation. it employs a wealth of first-hand materials, including interviews, memoirs and diplomatic cables, and dissects the information carefully to present a broad picture of burma's intelligence apparatus...