Documentary

Spies of War

Montagu, Garbo, Fuchs, Penkovsky... they were the greatest spies of the twentieth century. Through analysis of declassified documents, archives, reconstructions, and interviews, “Spies of War” offers you a glimpse into the minds and methods of undercover operatives. Discover the tactics for transmitting top secret information. See how one man assumed 24 identities to simulate the existence of a spy ring. Witness how scientists provided the USSR with ultra-confidential plans for the atomic bomb.

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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

Spies of War

First Air Date

January 1, 2019

Last Air Date

January 1, 2019

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Language

English

Production Companies

T2MP

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