Discover the surprising role of the Italian Mafia in America's World War II strategy. Before the war, the federal government, particularly the FBI under J. Edgar Hoover, fought against organized crime. Ironically, the Mafia became crucial to national security efforts during the war. Hosted by Colin Heaton, this episode of Forgotten History reveals this little-known aspect of WWII. Forgotten History is a 10th Legion Pictures Production, hosted by Colin Heaton, a military historian and veteran.
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