I find this article from The New Yorker very interesting. In fact at times it reads like a James Bond novel.
Russia’s Espionage War in the Arctic
For years, Russia has been using the Norwegian town of Kirkenes, which borders its nuclear stronghold, as a laboratory, testing intelligence operations there before replicating them across Europe.
Robert Bruce Lockhart was one of the most extraordinary and unconventional agents of the 20th century. A British diplomat, spy, and propagandist, his life was one of scandal and deception - from the jungles of Malaysia to the streets of Moscow, he bore witness to some of history's most pivotal moments. He even took part in a plot to kill Vladimir Lenin and bring down the Communist regime.
I'm a fan of Felton's channel. If I remember correctly Skorzeny and his team rescued Mussolini from the mountain top hotel where he was being held after his arrest.
Author of 'An Ungentlemanly Act' and 'Execution of Duty'. The WW2 espionage series starring Harry Flynn.
The Glücksburg Heist: SAS Robbed George VI's Royal Relatives? (This event reminds me of the Octopussy short story) The SAS officer in charge of the robbery was one of the about 100 men said to have been the model for James Bond.
This is a bit of a cheat, but I think i can get away with it. The podcast Cold War Conversations is about lots of topics related to the cold war. ranging from people who served in different military, western people who lived behind the iron curtain, growing up in East Germany etc. But there are also many espionage episodes.
Today we're going further than ever back in time. This video is about military intelligence in ancient Rome, especially reconnaissance troops and spies.
Espionage is known from early history. Moses sent spies into Canaan to gather intelligence, a group known as The 12 Spies. Ten of the spies brought back reports that said the inhabitants of Canaan were to strong to conquer, even claiming there were giants there. Two spies, Joshua and Caleb, reported that the Promised Land was not to well defended for the Hebrews. They recommended an invasion, but Moses trusted the majority. As punishment God had the Hebrews wander the desert for 40 years until everyone but Joshua and Caleb of those who didn't invade were dead.
I think I can guarantee I won’t go this far back in history again. I think the furthest I've gone back in history in this thread before today was the US civil war, so this was a big jump back in time.
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I find this article from The New Yorker very interesting. In fact at times it reads like a James Bond novel.
Russia’s Espionage War in the Arctic
For years, Russia has been using the Norwegian town of Kirkenes, which borders its nuclear stronghold, as a laboratory, testing intelligence operations there before replicating them across Europe.
Norwegian conscript border rangers watching the Russian activity on the other side of the border.
Groups of four young conscripts watch the border. Unsupervised by officers for weeks and with powers of arrest.
A good video about conditions on the Norwegian side of the border:
Robert Bruce Lockhart was one of the most extraordinary and unconventional agents of the 20th century. A British diplomat, spy, and propagandist, his life was one of scandal and deception - from the jungles of Malaysia to the streets of Moscow, he bore witness to some of history's most pivotal moments. He even took part in a plot to kill Vladimir Lenin and bring down the Communist regime.
Podcast:
It would definitely make a good novel, Bond or not.
"Grand Theft Otto - Skorzeny and the Spider Network". Imagine what Ian Fleming could've done with this story!
I'm a fan of Felton's channel. If I remember correctly Skorzeny and his team rescued Mussolini from the mountain top hotel where he was being held after his arrest.
Author of 'An Ungentlemanly Act' and 'Execution of Duty'. The WW2 espionage series starring Harry Flynn.
Skorzeny did. He also was the bodyguard for Evita Peron and had an affair with her. Skorzeny was real life Bond villain.
Yes, IMO he's just the sort of character Fleming would have loved to meet then reimagine for one of his books.
Author of 'An Ungentlemanly Act' and 'Execution of Duty'. The WW2 espionage series starring Harry Flynn.
Actually, looks wise, if we were to imagine Blofeld, Skorzeny would be the perfect template.
He was on the wrong side, but there's no doubting Skorzeny's skill and courage.
Author of 'An Ungentlemanly Act' and 'Execution of Duty'. The WW2 espionage series starring Harry Flynn.
He was a glory hound. Some sources say the Gran Sasso operation wasn't really his, he just swooped in at the ladt minute and hijacked the mission.
The Glücksburg Heist: SAS Robbed George VI's Royal Relatives? (This event reminds me of the Octopussy short story) The SAS officer in charge of the robbery was one of the about 100 men said to have been the model for James Bond.
Episode 1
Episode 2
This is a bit of a cheat, but I think i can get away with it. The podcast Cold War Conversations is about lots of topics related to the cold war. ranging from people who served in different military, western people who lived behind the iron curtain, growing up in East Germany etc. But there are also many espionage episodes.
The podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/cold-war-conversations/id1363778974
An espionage episode. The most dangerous female spy in US history: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-most-damaging-female-spy-in-us-history-277/id1363778974?i=1000599103165
German 'Guns of Navarone' Raid - Normandy 1944
Videos of German WWII navy special forces:
The Clerk Who Sank A Cruiser - WW2 Human Torpedo Hero?
(Impressive bravery can sometimes be shown for despicable regimes)
Today we're going further than ever back in time. This video is about military intelligence in ancient Rome, especially reconnaissance troops and spies.
Espionage is known from early history. Moses sent spies into Canaan to gather intelligence, a group known as The 12 Spies. Ten of the spies brought back reports that said the inhabitants of Canaan were to strong to conquer, even claiming there were giants there. Two spies, Joshua and Caleb, reported that the Promised Land was not to well defended for the Hebrews. They recommended an invasion, but Moses trusted the majority. As punishment God had the Hebrews wander the desert for 40 years until everyone but Joshua and Caleb of those who didn't invade were dead.
I think I can guarantee I won’t go this far back in history again. I think the furthest I've gone back in history in this thread before today was the US civil war, so this was a big jump back in time.