Tag Archives: WWII

License to Love: Top Spy Couples

In the world of espionage, love can be a dangerous affair. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we explore our favorite spy couples – both in real life & on-screen – duos who have mixed romance and spying. In some … Continue reading

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CONSPIRACY OF ONE

Tyler Kent’s Secret Plot against FDR, Churchill, and the Allied War Effort  How a handsome young American diplomat stole thousands of secret documents and nearly changed the course of World War II in this gripping story of espionage, love, and … Continue reading

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The Spy Who Started a War

Dr. Thomas Boghardt, Historian Seventy years ago, World War II began. Or, more precisely, a German spy created the pretext for Hitler’s premeditated invasion of Poland. To me, this story epitomizes not only the amorality of Nazi Germany; it also … Continue reading

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Heroes and Villains

 Thomas Boghardt, SPY Historian It is tempting to label historical figures either as heroes or villains. But when you are dealing with intelligence history, you’ll find a lot more shades of gray than charcoal black and ivory white. A good … Continue reading

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