Fighting Germany's Spies

By French Strother

Book Overview

""Fighting Germany's Spies"" is a non-fiction book written by Strother French. The book is a historical account of the United States' efforts to combat German espionage during World War I. The author provides a detailed overview of the various spy networks and individuals who were operating in the United States during the war, as well as the tactics and strategies that were employed to identify and apprehend them. The book also delves into the political and social climate of the time, highlighting the tensions and suspicions that existed between different groups of Americans. Overall, ""Fighting Germany's Spies"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of espionage or the United States' involvement in World War I.1918. Illustrated. Strother's narrative is intended to bring home to the public in a detailed and convincing manner the character of the German activities in the United States. Contents: The inside story of the passport frauds and the first glimpse of Werner Horn; the inside story of Werner Horn and the first glimpse of the ship bombs; Robert Fay and the ship bombs; The inside story of the Captain of the Eitel Friedrich; James J.F. Archibald and his pro-German activities; A tale told in telegrams; German codes and ciphers; The Tiger of Berlin meets the Wolf of Wall Street; The American Protective League; The German-Hindu conspiracy; and Dr. Scheele, chemical spy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162727322
• ISBN13: 9781162727325
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"