Spying for Hitler : Nazis Who Infiltrated America.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ridley, Norman.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Espionage, German.

World War, 1939-1945.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (240 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2024.

Summary:

This book explores the activities of Nazi spies who infiltrated the United States during both World Wars, focusing on their missions, methods, and the challenges they faced. It examines key operations, including the infamous Operation Pastorius, where German saboteurs attempted to disrupt American industrial infrastructure during World War II. The book also delves into the broader context of German espionage efforts, including economic interference and intelligence battles between Germany and the Allies. By providing detailed accounts of the individuals involved, their training, and their fates, the author sheds light on this lesser-known aspect of wartime history. Intended for readers interested in espionage, military history, and the impact of covert operations on the war effort, the book highlights the scale and scope of German intelligence activities in America. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Book Title

Copyright

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1 THE FIRST WORLD WAR

Chapter 2 GERMAN PROPAGANDA

Chapter 3 FBI BACKGROUND

Chapter 4 THE GRIEBL-LONKOWSKI SPY RING

Chapter 5 NAZIS ON THE WEST COAST

Chapter 6 FINANCIAL ESPIONAGE

Chapter 7 TORKILD RIEBER

Plates

Chapter 8 RITTER, DUQUESNE AND SEBOLD

Chapter 9 SLEEPERS

Chapter 10 THE LUDWIG SPY RING

Chapter 11 OPERATION PASTORIUS

Chapter 12 WILHELM ALBRECHT VON PRESSENTIN GENANNT VON RAUTTER

Chapter 13 GIMPEL AND COLEPAUGH

Chapter 14 DOUBLE AGENTS

POSTSCRIPT

Appendix 1 THE GERMAN INTELLIGENCE SERVICES

Appendix 2 MEMBERS OF THE DUQUESNE SPY RING

Appendix 3 MEMBERS OF THE LUDWIG SPY RING

Appendix 4 CODING RADIO MESSAGES

NOTES

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INDEX

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ISBN:

9781036112219

OCLC:

1467057662