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The German Secret Service in America 1914-1918

By John Price Jones
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The narrative traces the organization and activities of German diplomatic and clandestine networks operating in the United States during the Great War, describing embassy-backed espionage, sabotage, bribery, and propaganda. It examines wireless stations, false-passport rings, incendiary and bomb plots against shipping and munitions plants, attempts to disrupt labor and commerce, and covert financial and commercial schemes. Individual operatives and diplomatic figures are profiled, along with major incidents such as ship explosions and attacks on infrastructure. The work combines reportage and investigation to map methods, agents, and institutional channels used to influence American public opinion and obstruct Allied support.

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John Price Jones

John Price Jones was an American author known for his works on espionage during World War I. His notable titles include "The German Secret Service in America 1914-1918" and "The German Spy in America / The Secret Plotting of German Spies in the United States and the Inside Story of the Sinking of the Lusitania." Through his writings, Jones provides insights into the covert operations and intelligence activities of German spies in the United States during a tumultuous period in history. His contributions shed light on the complexities of wartime espionage and the impact of these activities on American society.

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