Discover the incredible story of William Curtis Colepaugh, the American who became a Nazi spy during World War II. From his shocking defection in Portugal to his mission on American soil with seasoned spy Erich Gimpel, this tale is one of betrayal, failure, and an unlikely path to redemption.
Follow the twists and turns of Operation Elster as Colepaugh and Gimpel attempt to uncover U.S. military secrets, only to see their mission unravel in spectacular fashion. What drove an American to turn against his own country, and what became of him after the war? Dive into this gripping historical narrative to find out.

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