Jul 21, 2023
On this episode of Spybrary the Spy Podcast, host Shane Whaley
sits down with guest Michael Smith, an
intelligence historian and author of The Real Special
Relationship: The True Story of How the British and US Secret
Services Work Together.
Michael Smith delves into the origins of the special relationship
between the UK and the US, focusing on their collaboration in
code-breaking during World War II and the subsequent intelligence
sharing during the Cold War. The book covers key figures, such as
Winston Churchill, Ian Fleming, Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher,
Kim Philby, and Edward Snowden.
Drawing on his personal experience in British military
intelligence, Michael Smith provides a behind-the-scenes look at
the close collaboration and alignment of intelligence that drives
decision-making in both nations. The episode delves into various
anecdotes and stories, including the recovery of a Soviet jet from
a lake in West Berlin.
Join Shane Whaley and Michael Smith as they explore the fascinating
world of UK and US secret services and their unique
relationship.
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