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The Dirty Tricks Department
Stanley Lovell, the OSS, and the Masterminds of World War II Secret Warfare
Book • 2025
The Dirty Tricks Department by John Lisle explores the untold story of the OSS Research and Development Branch, led by Stanley Lovell, which developed innovative and often unconventional weapons and tactics during World War II. The book delves into the moral dilemmas faced by these scientists and their legacy in influencing later CIA programs like MKULTRA.
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Chris Williamson as a book about the founding of the OSS and the tactics used in World War II.
Chris Williamson as a book about the founding of the OSS and the tactics used in World War II.
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John Lisle as his first book, exploring the secret weapons and documents created for agents during World War II.
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Brett McKay as the author of "The Dirty Tricks Department", a book about the Office of Strategic Services during World War II.
Brett McKay as the author of "The Dirty Tricks Department", a book about the Office of Strategic Services during World War II.
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Chris Williamson as the author of the book, detailing the secret weapons and operations of the OSS.
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