The Why Files: Operation Podcast
The Why Files: Operation Podcast
The Why Files: Operation Podcast
560: Operation Gladio | How The Mob Financed The CIA's Secret Army
39 minutes Posted Jul 9, 2024 at 9:00 am.
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After World War II, the CIA hatched a covert plan to stop Soviet expansion in Europe. They created a secret army, recruiting an unexpected mix of allies. This clandestine operation, known as Gladio, spanned across all NATO countries.

What began as a defensive strategy quickly morphed into something far more sinister. Innocent civilians became casualties in a shadow war fought on European streets.