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OPERATION GREIF: Spies in Disguise
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During the beginning stages of the Battle of the Bulge, Hitler sought to create an army of imposters for a top-secret mission known as Operation Greif. Austrian SS commando Otto Skorzeny was put in charge of the mission.
![OPERATION GREIF: Spies in Disguise[1 of 8]During the beginning stages of the Battle of the Bulge, Hitler sought to create an army of imposters for a top-secret mission known as Operation Greif. Austrian SS commando Otto Skorzeny was put in charge of the mission.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErD2rc-XAAEcb2B.jpg "OPERATION GREIF: Spies in Disguise[1 of 8]During the beginning stages of the Battle of the Bulge, Hitler sought to create an army of imposters for a top-secret mission known as Operation Greif. Austrian SS commando Otto Skorzeny was put in charge of the mission.")
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During the beginning stages of the Battle of the Bulge, Hitler sought to create an army of imposters for a top-secret mission known as Operation Greif. Austrian SS commando Otto Skorzeny was put in charge of the mission.
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German soldiers captured American weapons, jeeps and uniforms and used them to slip behind the U.S. lines.
![[2 of 8]German soldiers captured American weapons, jeeps and uniforms and used them to slip behind the U.S. lines.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErD401rXUAA4dYL.jpg "[2 of 8]German soldiers captured American weapons, jeeps and uniforms and used them to slip behind the U.S. lines.")
German soldiers captured American weapons, jeeps and uniforms and used them to slip behind the U.S. lines.
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The disguised Germans' goal was to cause confusion and wreak havoc on Allied operations. They cut communication lines, switched road signs and committed other small acts of sabotage.
![[3 of 8]The disguised Germans' goal was to cause confusion and wreak havoc on Allied operations. They cut communication lines, switched road signs and committed other small acts of sabotage.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErEW435WMAEwlpz.jpg "[3 of 8]The disguised Germans' goal was to cause confusion and wreak havoc on Allied operations. They cut communication lines, switched road signs and committed other small acts of sabotage.")
The disguised Germans' goal was to cause confusion and wreak havoc on Allied operations. They cut communication lines, switched road signs and committed other small acts of sabotage.
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Once Allied forces discovered the possibility of German imposters, they set up check points and began asking American pop-culture questions to sniff out the moles.
![[4 of 8]Once Allied forces discovered the possibility of German imposters, they set up check points and began asking American pop-culture questions to sniff out the moles.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErD9yInW4AQP16L.jpg "[4 of 8]Once Allied forces discovered the possibility of German imposters, they set up check points and began asking American pop-culture questions to sniff out the moles.")
Once Allied forces discovered the possibility of German imposters, they set up check points and began asking American pop-culture questions to sniff out the moles.
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Eventually the disguised German soldiers were exposed. They were given legal representation and found guilty of violating The Hague convention laws of land warfare.
![[5 of 8]Eventually the disguised German soldiers were exposed. They were given legal representation and found guilty of violating The Hague convention laws of land warfare.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErD-gR_XEAAv-qN.jpg "[5 of 8]Eventually the disguised German soldiers were exposed. They were given legal representation and found guilty of violating The Hague convention laws of land warfare.")
Eventually the disguised German soldiers were exposed. They were given legal representation and found guilty of violating The Hague convention laws of land warfare.
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Laws and Customs of War on Land (Hague IV); October 18, 1907, Article 23: “It’s especially forbidden […], to make improper use of a flag of truce, of the national flag or of the military insignia and uniform of the enemy."
![[6 of 8]Laws and Customs of War on Land (Hague IV); October 18, 1907, Article 23: “It’s especially forbidden […], to make improper use of a flag of truce, of the national flag or of the military insignia and uniform of the enemy."](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErEXwhMXAAUOylB.jpg "[6 of 8]Laws and Customs of War on Land (Hague IV); October 18, 1907, Article 23: “It’s especially forbidden […], to make improper use of a flag of truce, of the national flag or of the military insignia and uniform of the enemy.\"")
Laws and Customs of War on Land (Hague IV); October 18, 1907, Article 23: “It’s especially forbidden […], to make improper use of a flag of truce, of the national flag or of the military insignia and uniform of the enemy."
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As the German soldiers were prepared for execution, some were unrepentant.
![[7 of 8]As the German soldiers were prepared for execution, some were unrepentant.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErEYEHUXcAA5rU3.jpg "[7 of 8]As the German soldiers were prepared for execution, some were unrepentant.")
As the German soldiers were prepared for execution, some were unrepentant.
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Throughout WW2, Americans commanders documented their humane and legal treatment of German prisoners & spies. Eisenhower & his Generals always followed The Hague provisions, which is why Germans preferred to surrender to U.S. rather than Russian forces.
![[FINAL]Throughout WW2, Americans commanders documented their humane and legal treatment of German prisoners & spies. Eisenhower & his Generals always followed The Hague provisions, which is why Germans preferred to surrender to U.S. rather than Russian forces.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErEh8ktW8AE445F.jpg "[FINAL]Throughout WW2, Americans commanders documented their humane and legal treatment of German prisoners & spies. Eisenhower & his Generals always followed The Hague provisions, which is why Germans preferred to surrender to U.S. rather than Russian forces.")
Throughout WW2, Americans commanders documented their humane and legal treatment of German prisoners & spies. Eisenhower & his Generals always followed The Hague provisions, which is why Germans preferred to surrender to U.S. rather than Russian forces.
