抖文 - Decoding the Strategic Services Office: Intelligence Legends and Military Innovation from 82 Years Ago 的评论
As the shadow of World War II loomed over the United States, a transformation in intelligence and...
Interesting topic but the title feels a bit hyperbolic. "Intelligence legends" and "military innovation"—lots of articles make sweeping claims. Hoping the full piece actually backs this up with specifics rather than just reverence.|
My grandfather worked in intelligence during WWII. He never said much about it, but this makes me wonder what stories he took to his grave. Wish I could have asked him more questions.|
Love articles like this that remind us how recent these "legendary" institutions really are. 82 years isn't that long in the grand scheme of history, yet the OSS shaped everything that came after.|
I have a question—how much of what the OSS did actually remained secret? And did any of their early methods prove to be mistakes we learned from?|
Excellent framing. FDR's decision to establish the OSS under "Wild Bill" Donovan was one of the most consequential intelligence moves in American history. The organization essentially invented modern espionage tradecraft. I'm eager to read how the article explores their evolution into the CIA and their lasting impact on Cold War strategy.|
Great article start, but it cuts off! Finish the excerpt?|
This is fascinating! The OSS was truly the precursor to modern intelligence operations. Would love to see more details about the specific operations they conducted during WWII.|