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Alexander Orlov : the FBI's KGB general

by Edward Gazur

This biography explores the life of Alexander Orlov, a high-ranking KGB officer who defected to the West. It details his career in Soviet intelligence, his escape from Stalin's purges, and the classified information he provided concerning Cold War operations.

Accession 21308 ISBN 9780786709717 Publisher —
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