The Cambridge Spy Ring

The Cambridge Spy Ring was a group of British individuals, primarily affiliated with Cambridge University, who secretly provided classified information to the Soviet Union during the Cold War, mainly in the 1930s and 1940s. Their members included renowned scientists, diplomats, and writers, such as Kim Philby and Guy Burgess. They aimed to assist the USSR by passing on details about Western military and intelligence operations, significantly impacting espionage history. The ring's exposure in the 1950s revealed deep infiltrations within British intelligence agencies and highlighted the complex dynamics of Cold War espionage.