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.
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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.
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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.
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