OSS Origins
Donovan's unconventional approach to espionage involved leveraging everyday businesses and their employees to gather intelligence, from lamp salesmen to airline ticket agents. His willingness to experiment with wild ideas, including truth drugs tested on mobsters, showcased a unique blend of creativity and urgency in his quest for information. The secretive nature of his operations, coupled with his resourcefulness, laid the groundwork for modern intelligence gathering.In this clip
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Author Debriefing: "Wild Bill" Donovan
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