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WW2: How Britain Ignored the Mother of All Secrets

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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The Oslo Report: A Risky Revelation

This chapter narrates the brave actions of Hans Ferdinand Meyer, who leaks crucial intelligence about Nazi Germany's advanced military technologies to the British. His insights, captured in the Oslo Report, reveal the potential threats posed by Germany's radar advancements and bomber capabilities, yet are initially met with skepticism by British authorities.

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