The shadows of one war never truly fade.In this gripping episode of Ciphered Past, we are joined by historian and author William J. Pellas and Charles Small, whose uncle “Jack” was among the original CIA operatives — and, as Charles reveals, may have helped inspire the James Bond archetype that fascinated Ian Fleming.Together, we explore the secret legacy of World War II and how the rise of American intelligence, powerful political dynasties, and wartime covert operations may have set the stage for Dallas, 1963.Topics Explored• OSS beginnings and the evolution into the CIA• Charles’s family history inside early U.S. espionage• WWII covert missions and intelligence rivalry• Allen & John Foster Dulles — unchecked power at the top• Roosevelt-era hidden policies and post-war agendas• Nuclear secrecy, espionage, and the Pacific endgame• How the war’s unresolved conflicts echo into the JFK assassinationThis is a conversation for those who believe history isn’t written in a straight line — but in the shadows cast by what isn’t said.📚 About William J. PellasWilliam J. Pellas is a historian specializing in WWII intelligence, atomic research, and classified war operations. His writing challenges traditional narratives and explores how wartime secrecy shaped the modern world.Books by William J. Pellas:• The Japanese Bomb, By Way of Germany? — Investigating hidden nuclear programs during WWII• ENDGAME: America, Japan, The Bomb, and The Close of the Pacific War — The secret struggle behind the final days of the Pacific WarYou can find his books by searching for “William J. Pellas” on Amazon and major retailers.