Richard Sorge

Richard Sorge was a German journalist and Soviet spy active during World War II. Operating primarily in Japan, he gathered crucial intelligence about Japanese military plans and intentions, including their potential entry into the war and the attack on Pearl Harbor. Disguised as a journalist, Sorge used covert communication methods to relay information to the Soviet Union, significantly aiding their strategic decisions. His espionage efforts were highly effective, but he was eventually captured by the Japanese in 1941 and executed in 1944. Today, Sorge is recognized as one of the most successful spies of the war period, exemplifying the importance of intelligence in military strategy.