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EPISODE · Apr 24, 2023 · 1H 25M

92. MI6 Ensnared in German Counterespionage with Norman Ridley

from SPYCRAFT 101 · host Justin Black

This week Justin sits down with author Norman Ridley.  Today they discuss a counterespionage incident that occurred at the beginning of World War II. Two senior members of British Intelligence were ensnared in a German trap in Venlo, Netherlands in November, 1939. This was a devastating blow to MI6, just as the largest war in history was beginning. Check out Norman's book, The Venlo Sting, here.https://www.amazon.com/Venlo-Sting-MI6s-Deadly-Fiasco/dp/1636242073Connect with Spycraft 101:Check out Justin's latest release, Covert Arms, here.spycraft101.comIG: @spycraft101Shop: spycraft-101.myshopify.comPatreon: Spycraft 101Find Justin's first book, Spyshots: Volume One, here.Download the free eBook, The Clandestine Operative's Sidearm of Choice, here.15-Minute Cold WarUse your forces to attack opponents and defend yourself in this new card game.SLNTProtect your data and devices. Use code SPYCRAFT101 to save 10% off your order.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week Justin sits down with author Norman Ridley. Today they discuss a counterespionage incident that occurred at the beginning of World War II. Two senior members of British Intelligence were ensnared in a German trap in Venlo, Netherlands in November, 1939. This was a devastating blow to MI6, just as the largest war in history was beginning. Check out Norman's book, The Venlo Sting, here. https://www.amazon.com/Venlo-Sting-MI6s-Deadly-Fiasco/dp/1636242073 Connect with Spycraft...

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