Office of Strategic Services

The Office of Strategic Services (OSS) was the United States' first intelligence agency, established during World War II in 1942. Its primary mission was to gather intelligence, conduct espionage, and support Allied operations against Axis powers. The OSS played a crucial role in planning covert operations, including sabotage and psychological warfare. It laid the groundwork for the later establishment of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in 1947 after the war. The OSS is remembered for its innovative tactics and contributions to military strategy during a pivotal time in history.