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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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as a book about the founding of the OSS and the tactics used in World War II.


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as the author of the book, detailing the secret weapons and operations of the OSS.


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