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In WW1, there was a significant amount of spying, but it proved to be of limited importance. National spy organizations had yet to be developed, so spying was still conducted as part of the various diplomatic organizations, which meant it was not coordinated or directed.
In WW2, espionage was taken to a whole new level. Huge networks of people spied for the Allies, providing enormous amounts of information of very critical importance (and, in fact, there was even spying BETWEEN the Allies, as they tried to look at each other's secrets for political gain). Unfortunately for the Axis, the compromising of the Enigma communications system meant that Axis spying was spectacularly UNsuccessful, with virtually all Axis spies being caught, or, in fact, turning out to be double agents for the Allies.
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Was spying illegal during World War 2?
Every nation considers spying to be a crime, particularly during times of war. Their own spies are exempted, of course. It's only a crime if some other nation is doing it.
Who was accused of passing atomic bomb secrets to the Soviets during World War 2 and later convicted and executed for spying?
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg . ~ Look to the related link below .
Why did the Americans not consider general Benedict Arnold a hero during the revolutionary war?
Because they thought of him as a traitor for spying for Britain.
Was drug abuse prevalent during the Vietnam war?
Drug use defined the 1960's!
What were the theories of the use of air power in World War 1?
Before World War 1, airplanes were used for recreation. However, during World War 1 airplanes were used for reconnaissance and spying on the enemies. Airplanes were also used as fighter jets and as bombers. Airplanes changed warfare greatly and allowed for blitz attacks and air warfare.
Who was the dancer executed for spying during World War 1?
Mata Hari
Was spying illegal during World War 2?
Every nation considers spying to be a crime, particularly during times of war. Their own spies are exempted, of course. It's only a crime if some other nation is doing it.
Why were people moved to internment camps during world war 2?
To prevent them from spying or committing sabotage
What was the Germans spying on US during World War 1?
Yes, that is normal practice for all major powers.
What happend to Japanese Americans during World War 2?
During WWII there was a fear of american Japanese spying for japan. Weary of this the government put every japanese in camps to prevent them from spying.However no Japanese american was ever convited of spying yet a few white americans where convicted of spying.
Was Miss Jenny spying for the Americans or British?
Miss Jenny was a spy for the British. She was spying on the American's and the French during the Revolutionary War.
What is the last name of the couple that was executed for spying during the cold war?
Rosengberg
Were hot air balloons used during the Civil war?
Yes. The Union and the Confederate armies both used them for spying during the Civil War.
What were war neuroses in World War 1?
War neuroses is another name for shell shock or post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). War neuroses became prevalent during the first world war as it was the first major occurrence where it was documented.
How long did America spy on the Russians?
There has been spying going on between nations for a long time but actual organized spying on the Soviet Union began after world war one and then really got serious after world war two.
Who was accused of passing atomic bomb secrets to the Soviets during World War 2 and later convicted and executed for spying?
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg . ~ Look to the related link below .
Why were japanese held in internment camps during world war 2?
Because the leaders of Britain and USA were frightened they would be tempted to secretly fight for Japan and commit acts of sabotage and spying.
