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Selects: The Time Nazis Invaded Florida

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Nazi Sabotage in America: A Failed Endeavor

This chapter explores the failed Nazi sabotage missions in the United States during World War II, emphasizing the landings of inept saboteurs in places like New York and Florida. It discusses Operation Pastorius, highlighting the complexities of identity and allegiance among German-Americans involved in the efforts. The narrative showcases the absurdity of the saboteurs' training and the ambitions of Hitler to disrupt American society, ultimately revealing the ineffectiveness of these clandestine operations.

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