

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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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Covert Operations and Cold War Tensions
02:14 • 3min
Unveiling the Iron Curtain: The Origins of Operation Red Sox
04:51 • 2min
Establishing Intelligence Networks: The Birth of the CIA
07:13 • 2min
Operation Red Sox: CIA's Covert Challenge
09:04 • 9min
Soviet Intelligence and Operation Red Sox
18:27 • 13min