Edward Geary Lansdale (1908-1987) truly became a legend in his own time. His mission to the Philippines in the early 1950s as an Air Force officer and CIA agent resulted in the defeat of the communist-led Hukbalahap movement and the subsequent election of Ramon Magsayay, arguably the most popular president that the people of the Philippines have known. “A fascinating story of counterinsurgency and counter intelligence. . . . His account has the freshness of firsthand observation.” ― ―Library Journal “A fascinating story of counterinsurgency and counter intelligence. . . . His account has the freshness of firsthand observation.” ― ―Library Journal Edward Geary Lansdale (1908-1987) truly became a legend in his own time. His mission to the Philippines in the early 1950s as an Air Force officer and CIA agent resulted in the defeat of the communist-led Hukbalahap movement and the subsequent election of Ramon Magsayay, arguably the most popular president that the people of the Philippines have known. Edward Geary Lansdale (1908-1987) was a United States Air Force officer who served in the Office of Strategic Services and the Central Intelligence Agency. Used Book in Good Condition