The Nazi Spy Pastor: Carl Krepper and the War in America

One man could have enabled the most audacious terrorist threat against America prior to 9/11 and helped the Nazis win World War II―the Nazi spy pastor, Carl Krepper. His riveting story brings to light a forgotten chapter in the history of the Second World War.· Offers a compelling view into "the mind of a spy," identifying the elements and events that motivated Carl Krepper and led him to his treasonous work· Utilizes newly declassified material from the FBI as well as other archival materials from the United States and Germany to provide a more accurate and complete portrayal of Krepper's actions and intentions than previously possible· Draws connections between what happened to America during World War II and current national security challenges and threats of terrorism facing the United States in the modern context· Documents how Krepper's arrest and trial were used as a basis for the arrest and trial of some of the prisoners at Guantanamo following the events of September 11, 2001