Posted on 12/23/2022 6:31:20 PM PST by nickcarraway
In the dark hours of June 13, 1942, a German U-boat surfaced off the coast of Long Island. Four saboteurs, under the leadership of one George Dasch, buried explosives beneath the sands of Amagansett as part of an elaborate plan to blow up Astoria’s Hell Gate Bridge, along with chemical plants being used in the American war effort.
Naval intelligence Lt. Gen. Charles Radcliffe Haffenden had gotten word that four men had been spotted and sped out to Long Island’s East End.
But his investigation didn’t follow standard military protocols. Haffenden stopped at Millie’s Inn by Napeague Beach for dinner with a few known organized crime associates. They were essential to a top secret surveillance network he had created with the help of the Mafia.
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Say what you will but I trust the Italian mob more then the government. At least you know where you stand. Im sure they did a great job in service to America.
I remember this story. If I remember correctly, President Roosevelt had the saboteurs home towns in Germany bombed for revenge.
Government also allowed the mob to control the labor unions to keep the Commies out.
Good coverage, but this has been known for years!
the mob and the US government killed JFK
No, that was “Landslide Lyndon” who once reputedly said: “Ask not what you can do for your country. Ask what you can do for me!”
The US government is organized crime now. It’s not the mafia, it’s not Italian, but it’s a massively organized criminal outfit that works closely with other criminals, here and abroad. And they all think that people who work for a living are suckers.
I trust the Italian mob more
Simply because they want you to be successful enough to keep paying them percentage. If you’re dead and gone, “ that’s bad for bidness”
Targets I have noted as follows,
Team 1
Aluminum plant in Alcoa,TN
Aluminum plant in E. St. Louis, IL
Aluminum plant in Massena, NY
Cryolite works in Philadelphia, PA
Ohio River locks between Pittsburgh and Louisville.
Team 2
Various railroad bridges and tunnels.
Hells Gate Bridge and NY water supply.
Naval intelligence lt. general???
Don’t think the rank fits the navy!
I read about this years ago. It is hardly just “revealed” as the headline implies.
That is false.
District of Cartels.
They did plenty.
They had them help in Sicily also...BIG TIME.
“Blood is a big expense.”
Lieutenant Commander.
Gen. likely an autofill error or typo.
“Government also allowed the mob to control the labor unions to keep the Commies out.”
That sure didn’t work out.
Unlike the Democrats, the Mafia will side with America, if the price is right.
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