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EPISODE · Jun 28, 2025 · 1H 53M

Nasser's Missile Program and Operation Damocles (w. Devon)

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In 1962, President Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt (or the UAR) showed the world his newest toys: a set of tiny, dinky missiles that could carry 60 kilos of explosives apiece. Needless to say, the head of the Israeli Mossad flipped out and ordered a campaign of assassinations on the German scientists who'd built them. This week, we're talking to Devon from the Kill James Bond podcast about Operation Damocles: a story of dumb rockets and dumber spies.Listen to Devon's work on: Kill James Bond, Well There's Your Problem, and 10K Posts!Support FTL on Patreon and unlock bonus content!Sources:- Reflections on Egypt, the Middle East, and History, Khaled Fahmy- Nasser and the Missile Age in the Middle East, Owen SirrsTheme song by DJ Danarchy

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