New Spy Museum: National OSS Museum

Started by Melissa Amateis 1 hour ago. 0 Replies 1 Like

The OSS (Office of Strategic Services) during WW2 was a precursor to the American CIA. Led by "Wild Bill" Donovan, they were a powerful force in espionage against the Axis of Evil. The OSS Society recently announced plans to built a museum dedicated to the brave men and women who served in the OSS. It will be built in Washington, D.C. http://www.nationalossmuseum.org/ Here is the press release: Created practically overnight, in the depths of World…Continue

Searching for the name of a WWII Era spy

Started by Jordy Ymir. Last reply by Melissa Amateis Jun 17, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Hi, I have a rather specific question, but I hope someone is able to help me.I once read an short article about espionage shortly after WWII and in this article there was mentioning of a (counter-) intelligence-officer that walked trough his own minefield each day to keep his mind sharp.I was rather intrigued by this trait  and I would now like to know more about this men, unfortunately I forgot his name. I hope someone here can relate to what I'm saying and provide me with a name…Continue

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British Decoy

Started by MORGAN C LOONEY JR. Last reply by Tom Valenta Sep 15, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes

I saw this story on the History Channel. The British wanted to plant the idea of the invasion of France coming anywhere but Normandy'.They found a man who had recently died in London and created a false identity for him. They made him an RAF Captain, with a girlfriend. They also created love letters from his girlfriend, ticket stubs from the theatre they went to in London. Basically they created a life for this person who if I remember correctly they could not identify. They dressed him up in…Continue

"You're Stepping On My Cloak and Dagger" - book from WWII

Started by Scott Lyons. Last reply by Melissa Amateis Sep 8, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes

I had to read this for my current class. Fantatsic humour-filled book written by a former OSS officer. I highly recommend this. Its light-hearted with alot of laughs - believe it or not.Link to the book on AmazonContinue

Free audio & video files on "Espionage" in the Apple iTunes Store

Started by Scott Lyons Sep 12, 2009. 0 Replies 0 Likes

To all interested, the newest rev of the iTunes software has a section called iTunes U. One of the free selections under History = WWII is Espionage.Continue

Undercover Women of the OSS

Started by Melissa Amateis. Last reply by Tom Valenta Jul 25, 2009. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Here's a fascinating article from HistoryNet.com about the brave women of the OSS. Did you know Julia Child, the famous chef, was a member of the OSS?Female spies rendered valuable service to the OSSin the days following the invasion of Southern France.By Wayne NelsonContinue

Admiral Wilhelm Canaris

Started by MORGAN C LOONEY JR. Last reply by MORGAN C LOONEY JR Jun 12, 2009. 2 Replies 0 Likes

He was in charge of Germanys secret service and spy network. I have learned he hated Hilter from the start believing Germany would get into a war it could not win. He did everything he could to sabotage the war effort even going so far to give the British information thru a German naval attache who was a member of the group wanting to kill Hitler. He also contacted the British goverment for General Beck of the German Army High command. General Beck was a highly respected officer who planned to…Continue

OSS

Started by Melissa Amateis Jun 4, 2009. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Called the Office of Strategic Services, the OSS was America's precursor to our CIA. William Donovan, also known as "Wild Bill", was given the mighty job of building an intelligence organization virtually from scratch.For a great overview of the program, Patrick K. O'Donnell's Operatives, Spies, and Saboteurs: The Unknown Story of the Men and Women of WWII's OSS is the perfect read.Continue