
Operation Underworld: The Secret WW2 Alliance between The Navy and the Mafia
REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamana
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Undercover Alliances
This chapter delves into the secretive collaboration between the U.S. Navy and the Mafia during World War II, focusing on undercover agent Charles Hoyt's mission to uncover German sympathizers on Long Island. It spotlights Commander Haffenden's strategic dealings with mobster Lucky Luciano to thwart enemy threats, illustrating the high-stakes espionage and criminal dynamics that safeguarded American shores.
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