Kamis, 26 April 2018

“Wild Bill” Donovan’s Comeuppance

A hapless cloak-and-dagger operation in Lisbon set off a chain of intrigue that was part of “Wild Bill” Donovan’s ultimate downfall. The story that came to be known as the Lisbon affair is one of the most enduring cautionary tales in modern intelligence history. It became a legendary warning of the damage that can be …

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