Family of Spies
A World War II Story of Nazi Espionage, Betrayal, and the Secret History Behind Pearl Harbor
What's it about
Ever wondered how one family's secrets could change the course of history? Discover the shocking true story of the Duquesne Spy Ring, a network of German-American spies who nearly crippled the United States before Pearl Harbor, all orchestrated by a seemingly ordinary family. You'll learn how this family used their everyday lives as a cover for espionage, passing critical naval intelligence to the Nazis. Uncover the secret methods they used, the betrayals that tore them apart, and how their actions became one of the biggest intelligence failures in American history, setting the stage for the attack that plunged the nation into World War II.
Meet the author
Christine Kuehn is an esteemed historian and archivist with the Naval History and Heritage Command, specializing in intelligence and the Pacific War. Her unique access to once-classified naval records and family correspondence allowed her to uncover the astonishing, true story of the Duquesne Spy Ring. Kuehn’s expertise in piecing together fragmented historical narratives brings a deeply personal and long-hidden chapter of World War II espionage to light, revealing the human cost of betrayal and the secret intelligence battles that shaped history.
What's it about
Ever wondered how one family's secrets could change the course of history? Discover the shocking true story of the Duquesne Spy Ring, a network of German-American spies who nearly crippled the United States before Pearl Harbor, all orchestrated by a seemingly ordinary family. You'll learn how this family used their everyday lives as a cover for espionage, passing critical naval intelligence to the Nazis. Uncover the secret methods they used, the betrayals that tore them apart, and how their actions became one of the biggest intelligence failures in American history, setting the stage for the attack that plunged the nation into World War II.
Meet the author
Christine Kuehn is an esteemed historian and archivist with the Naval History and Heritage Command, specializing in intelligence and the Pacific War. Her unique access to once-classified naval records and family correspondence allowed her to uncover the astonishing, true story of the Duquesne Spy Ring. Kuehn’s expertise in piecing together fragmented historical narratives brings a deeply personal and long-hidden chapter of World War II espionage to light, revealing the human cost of betrayal and the secret intelligence battles that shaped history.
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