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Operation Red Sox | CIA

Aug 6, 2024
In this insightful discussion, investigative journalist Casey Michel dives into the troubling saga of Operation Red Sox, a covert 1949 mission aimed at undermining Soviet control in Ukraine. He reveals the harrowing challenges faced by CIA agents parachuting into a hostile environment and the stark contrast between American aspirations and the brutal realities on the ground. Michel highlights significant miscalculations, the expertise of Soviet intelligence, and the implications for Cold War dynamics, offering an intriguing look at espionage's darker corners.
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