The Great Illegals, Part One: The Whistler | NKVD
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Mission in Occupied Belarus
This chapter explores the tense covert operation undertaken by agents Nikolai Kokolov and Karl Klein-Young, disguised as Nazi soldiers in occupied Belarus. As they prepare to assassinate Wilhelm Kube, the Nazi governor, the chapter delves into the psychological strain and historical context of espionage within Russia's illegals program. The narrative ultimately underscores the precarious balance of identity and danger faced by spies in a world overshadowed by tumultuous political alliances.
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