Operation Tamarisk
Operation Tamarisk was a Cold War intelligence initiative by the U.S., U.K., and France conducted in East Germany. Agents gathered critical Soviet military insights by examining discarded materials, including letters, manuals, and documents. This unconventional approach revealed troop movements, strategies, and morale. Despite unsanitary conditions, the operation proved the value of creative intelligence methods, influencing future espionage strategies and highlighting the strategic importance of East Germany during the Cold War.
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