Reinhard Gehlen

From general of the army to chief of intelligence – a book presentation

Reinhard Gehlen truly was a master in the German foreign espionage. “Organisation Gehlen”, named after him, officially became the Federal Intelligence Service of Germany (BND). Now the UHK (Independent Historical Commission of the BND) has written a biography about this icon of German espionage.

The myth of the good HV A

Methods and intrigues of the foreign espionage of the GDR

After 1990 it was revealed that agents of the HV A not only spied on foreign countries but also worked closely together with the national department of the Stasi. A cooperating event of the BStU with the German Spy Museum, offering a tour through the former headquarters of the HV A, as well as a panel discussion with contemporary witnesses and experts.

The life of a master spy

Topas meets his agent handler of the Stasi

Rainer Rupp, alias confidential informant “Topas”, was one of the greatest spies of the 20th century. As an employee of the NATO, he shared “COSMIC TOP SECRET” documents with the Stasi. Now for the first time, Rupp and his agent handler Karl Rehbaum will have a public appearance together in the German Spy Museum.

The Poisons of Intelligence

From mysterious deaths and political homicide Poisons were, and are still, a particularly useful medium for intelligence agencies; from truth-serums in interrogations to weapons for murder. Toxologist Walter Katzung and former senior public prosecutor Heinrich Wille guide us through the mysterious world of unusual poisons.     Participans Dr. Walter Katzung Toxicologist Dr. Heinrich Wille

Interrogated Refugees

What were western intelligence services up to in refugee camps? GDR refugees were not only taken care of during the Cold War, they were also subjected to intelligence screenings. Dr. Keith R. Allen reveals how the interrogations were carried out and which interests the allied intelligence services were looking out for.     Participant Dr.

The Enigma-Code

How Alan Turing beat the Nazis Intelligence agencies, armies and agents use radios to stay in contact and the opponent has to listen in if they want to stay a step ahead. It is the circle of war. Rudolf Staritz (*1921), the last contemporary witness from Hitler’s military intelligence “Amt Ausland/Abwehr”, and Sir Dermot Turing,