espionage
Spies and secret agents played
an important role in World War II. Each country had their own spy organizations
that tried to get secret information about their enemies such as troop
movements, supplies, bunker locations, and new weapons. Information on where the enemy planned
to attack or a new weapon they were inventing could help determine the outcome
of a battle. If a spy could get a hold of this secret information, it could
save thousands of lives.
During World War II, the British developed the Double Cross System. They would find German spies and then turn them into double agents. Although, many spies of World War II did eventually become well known for their work against the enemy, the majority of them never were discovered and will never become "legends”.
Updated May 12, 2015
During World War II, the British developed the Double Cross System. They would find German spies and then turn them into double agents. Although, many spies of World War II did eventually become well known for their work against the enemy, the majority of them never were discovered and will never become "legends”.
Updated May 12, 2015