The Spy Who The Spy Who Started the Cold War | Lost Control | 4
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Oct 8, 2024 Tension mounts as MI5 zeroes in on Klaus Fuchs, a pivotal figure in early Cold War espionage. The narrative reveals the psychological toll of interrogation, as Fuchs grapples with loyalty versus conscience. His confession could shift the balance of nuclear power, shaking the foundations of the arms race. Delve into the moral complexities faced by scientists involved in espionage, highlighting the delicate dance between ambition and accountability amidst political chaos.
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Arnold's Blunder
- MI5 bugged Fuchs's house and overheard a conversation with his colleague, Henry Arnold.
- Arnold's clumsy questioning about the Soviet bomb test alerted Fuchs to the surveillance.
London Rendezvous
- MI5 followed Fuchs in London, hoping to catch him meeting Soviet contacts.
- They discovered he was visiting Ernest Skinner, his boss's wife, for an affair.
Fuchs's Father
- Fuchs, aware of MI5's surveillance, confided in Arnold about his father's job offer in East Germany.
- He wanted to gauge if it posed a security risk, suspecting the Soviets might use it against him.