Nazi Scarface Assassin: Otto Skorzeny, the Mussolini Rescue Mission and the Making of a Mercenary

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In this episode we set the stage for the Things Observed series on Otto Skorzeny. We cover Skorzeny from his birth up through his Nazi years. We end the episode off with his surrender to the allies. In this episode we cover the Gran Sasso Mussolini rescue mission, Operation Mickey Mouse, the possible plan to assassinate or kidnap General Eisenhower, the Battle of the Bulge, a possible plan involving Skorzeny that would involve an attack on FDR, Churchill and Stalin. We also cover Skorzeny developing his skills when it came to assassinations, kidnapping, covert and special operations and how these skills would make him valuable to his future western handlers. If you find this episode interesting just wait because we are going to get into Operation Gladio stay behind armies, Skorzeny's hitman work for the Mossad (Yes an actual Nazi working for Isra ... 

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