Donovan America Master Spy Richard Dunlop

The extraordinary true story of Donovan America Master Spy Richard Dunlop, a man who risked his life to protect his country from Nazi Germany during World War II.

Donovan: America's Master Spy

by Richard Dunlop

4.5 out of 5

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Richard Dunlop was born in Ireland in 1905. He was a brilliant student and a talented athlete. After graduating from Trinity College Dublin, he joined the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6). In 1940, he was sent to the United States to work with William Donovan, the head of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS),the forerunner of the CIA.

Dunlop's mission was to gather intelligence on Nazi Germany and to sabotage its operations in the Americas. He posed as a businessman and traveled extensively throughout the United States and Latin America. He met with German agents and informants, and he gathered vital information on Nazi plans and activities.

In 1941, Dunlop was involved in the planning of the attack on Pearl Harbor. He provided the OSS with information on the Japanese fleet that helped to shape the American response to the attack.

After Pearl Harbor, Dunlop continued to work with the OSS in the Pacific theater. He helped to organize guerrilla warfare against the Japanese in the Philippines and Burma. He also worked with the Chinese Nationalist government to resist the Japanese invasion.

In 1944, Dunlop was sent to Europe to help plan the Allied invasion of Normandy. He parachuted into France behind enemy lines and met with French resistance fighters. He helped to organize the Resistance and to prepare for the invasion.

On D-Day, Dunlop landed on Omaha Beach with the American troops. He fought his way through the German defenses and helped to secure the beachhead. He continued to fight with the Americans as they advanced into France and Germany.

After the war, Dunlop returned to the United States. He worked for the CIA for several years before retiring in 1965. He died in 1991 at the age of 86.

Richard Dunlop was a true American hero. He risked his life to protect his country from Nazi Germany. He was a brilliant spy and a courageous soldier. His story is an inspiration to us all.

Legacy

Richard Dunlop's legacy lives on today. He is remembered as one of the most successful spies in American history. His work helped to shape the course of World War II and to protect the United States from its enemies.

Dunlop's story has been told in several books and articles. In 2009, a documentary film about his life was released. The film, titled "Donovan America," won several awards and was praised by critics.

Richard Dunlop was a true American hero. He risked his life to protect his country from Nazi Germany. He was a brilliant spy and a courageous soldier. His story is an inspiration to us all.

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Further Reading

• Donovan America: Master Spy Richard Dunlop by David Kahn
• Donovan America: Master Spy Richard Dunlop by Richard Dunlop
• Donovan, America's Master Spy by A.O. Scott

Donovan: America's Master Spy

by Richard Dunlop

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	36341 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	578 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE