Arnold Deutsch
The Cambridge recruitment operation was orchestrated primarily by Arnold Deutsch, an Austrian NKVD officer, working with talent spotters including Edith Tudor-Hart and Kim Philby himself (after his own recruitment). Soviet intelligence files opened after the Cold War confirmed Deutsch's role and the deliberate strategy of long-term penetration.
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Arnold Deutsch is documented in the evidence record of this published dossier.
Co-documented with Arnold Deutsch in 1 published dossier, including “The Cambridge Five”.
Co-documented with Arnold Deutsch in 1 published dossier, including “The Cambridge Five”.