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On This Day — West German Spy Chief revealed to be an East German Spy (August 23 1985)

“Naturally I am a traitor, I cannot deny that.” Hans Joachim Tiedge August 23 2021 — Hans-Joachim Tiedge (June 24, 1937 in Berlin – April 6, 2011 near Moscow) was a head of West Germany’s counter-intelligence in the Office for … Continue reading

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35 Years Ago — West German Spy Chief Defects to East (August 23 1985)

“Naturally I am a traitor, I cannot deny that.” Hans Joachim Tiedge August 23 2020 — The West German spy chief’s defection was made public by the East German authorities on August 23 1985. Follow us on Twitter; @INTEL_TODAY

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On This Day — West German Spy Chief Defects to East (August 23 1985) [2019]

“Naturally I am a traitor, I cannot deny that.” Hans Joachim Tiedge August 23 2019 — The West German spy chief’s defection was made public by the East German authorities on August 23 1985. Follow us on Twitter; @INTEL_TODAY

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On This Day — West German Spy Chief Defects to East (August 23 1985)

“Naturally I am a traitor, I cannot deny that.” Hans Joachim Tiedge The West German spy chief’s defection was made public by the East German authorities on August 23 1985. Follow us on Twitter; @INTEL_TODAY

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