One of the largest artifacts on display at the International Spy Museum is a piece of the Berlin Tunnel. This rusty relic of a creative intelligence project deserves a closer look. Join Steve Vogel, author of Betrayal in Berlin: The True Story of the Cold War’s Most Audacious Espionage Operation, to hear the remarkable story behind the tunnel’s clandestine construction, its betrayal by the notorious British spy George Blake, and the truth about the effectiveness of this bold project.
International Spy Museum Curator of Special Exhibits Dr. Alexis Albion will drill down on the details with Vogel. They’ll examine the team effort that included the CIA, Britain’s MI6, and U.S. and British Army engineers; the clever concealment of the tunnel construction; and how the KGB struggled to turn the project to its own advantage. They will also discuss the extraordinary life and devastating espionage of Blake, one of the most dangerous spies of the Cold War.
Following their discussion, you’ll be able to ask questions via our online platform.
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