The OSS

The Origins of US Intelligence: From the OSS to the CIABefore the US had a centralized intelligence agency, gathering critical information often felt like an impossible task. It was not until the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 that the need for a dedicated intelligence service became clear. In response, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) was created, marking the first step toward modern American intelligence.During World War II, the OSS sent brave operatives deep behind enemy lines to collect vital information that shaped the Allies’ war efforts. Though it was disbanded after the war, the OSS’s legacy lived on through groups like the Central Intelligence Group (CIG) and the CIA.What You Will Learn Inside:The Creation of the OSS: Why it was formed and its role in WWIIThe Founding Figures: The leaders who shaped the first US intelligence agencyContributions During the War: How the OSS gathered intelligence and contributed to military victoriesPostwar Operations: What happened to the OSS after WWII endedTruman’s Decision: Why the OSS was dismantledThe Birth of the CIA: How America’s modern intelligence agency emergedThe OSS Legacy: Its lasting impact on US intelligence and beyondAnd so much more!