Richard Sorge
Espionage expert and journalist
Born
October 4th, 1895
130 years ago
Died
November 7th, 1944
81 years ago — 49 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Germany
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Worked as a journalist and played a significant role as a spy during World War II. Operated in Japan, collecting intelligence on German activities and Japanese plans. Provided crucial information to the Soviet Union regarding the attack on Pearl Harbor. Captured by Japanese authorities, he was executed in 1944.
Provided intelligence on the attack on Pearl Harbor
Worked for the Soviet military intelligence
Gathered information on Axis powers in Japan
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