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The narrative unveils the unlikely alliance between the U.S. government and the criminal underworld during World War II, focusing on Charles "Lucky" Luciano, a pivotal figure in organized crime. Recruited by U.S. Naval Intelligence, Luciano played a crucial role in combating the Nazi threat, highlighting the complex interplay of power and necessity in wartime. This account reveals the untold story of how criminal networks were leveraged for national security, offering a fascinating perspective on both history and organized crime.
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Operation Underworld, Matthew Black
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Operation Underworld
- Subtitle
- How the Mafia and U.S. Government Teamed Up to Win World War II
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Matthew Black
- Publisher
- Kensington Publishing Corporation
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9780806542164
- Series
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
- Description
- The narrative unveils the unlikely alliance between the U.S. government and the criminal underworld during World War II, focusing on Charles "Lucky" Luciano, a pivotal figure in organized crime. Recruited by U.S. Naval Intelligence, Luciano played a crucial role in combating the Nazi threat, highlighting the complex interplay of power and necessity in wartime. This account reveals the untold story of how criminal networks were leveraged for national security, offering a fascinating perspective on both history and organized crime.