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#629 - John Lisle - The Insane Tactics The CIA Used To Defeat Hitler In WWII

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Unveiling the OSS: Innovation and Espionage in WWII

This chapter explores the life of William Donovan, a pivotal figure in WWII and the founder of the OSS, the precursor to the CIA. It covers Donovan's military experience, his unconventional methods, and the creation of innovative tactics that shaped intelligence operations during the war. The chapter also delves into the training and development of OSS operatives, highlighting the resourceful approaches taken to gather intelligence and engineer unique weaponry.

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