The secret insurance agent story whetted my appetite for more. With 3 million new files to choose from, the possibilities for putting a fresh angle on a riveting period of time were endless. It also gives us an opportunity to address some enduring controversies and popular myths at a time when the survivors of that generation are disappearing fast. Most importantly, I hope, we can offer something that puts into historic context many of the stories that are unfolding today as a direct result of decisions made during World War II and the superpower showdown that eventually supplanted it. Not that it's easy.
Every piece requires connecting literally hundreds of dots.
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