Tim Willasey-Wilsey
Author, historian and former British Foreign Office official. Visiting Professor at Kings College, University of London, and the author of The Spy and the Devil.
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Jul 22, 2025 • 1h 2min
The Baltic Baron | MI6
Tim Willasey-Wilsey, an author and former British Foreign Office official, shares the fascinating tale of Wilhelm Von De Ropp, a spy who infiltrated Hitler's circle to provide vital intelligence to MI6. He discusses the espionage tactics used during the rise of the Nazis and the political intrigue surrounding the Zinoviev letter that rocked British politics. The conversation highlights crucial missteps by the Nazis and the significant role of intelligence in shaping the outcome of WWII. Willasey-Wilsey's insights bring history's covert operations to life.
