MEMBERS' EPISODE - True Spies: Debriefs - Henry Schlesinger on First World War high-society espionage
In this latest Spyscape+ exclusive Debrief, hear from author and journalist Henry Schlesinger, on the 'blue blood' spies of the early 20th century.
He shares the story of the Office of Naval Intelligence, when it first opened in New York, and why there was a need that only elite gentlemen could fulfil. Chief amongst these high-society spies was Vincent Astor, an affluent socialite and philanthropist who used his position and the Astor estate to gather intelligence for his country.
From SPYSCAPE, the HQ of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Louise Sinnerton.
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- FrequencyUpdated weekly
- Published15 October 2024 at 23:00 UTC
- Season1
- RatingExplicit