Lody’s Last Letters

Before his execution on 6 November 1914, Carl Lody wrote two letters. They are reproduced below. To: C.O 3rd Battalion Grenadier GuardsLondon, Nov. 5th 1914. Tower of London To the Commanding Officer of the 3rd Battalion Gren. Guards. Wellington Barracks Sir I feel it my duty as a German officer to express my sincere thanks… Continue reading Lody’s Last Letters

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Josef Jakobs’ Petition

This post contains the text of Josef Jakobs’ unsuccessful appeal against his death sentence. THE COURT-MARTIAL OF JOSEF JAKOBS THE PETITION The humble petition by Josef Jakobs, a prisoner under sentence of death. To His Majesty the King. May it please Your Majesty, A most unhappy man makes this appeal for mercy at the bands… Continue reading Josef Jakobs’ Petition

George Dasch

The following article was taken from the famous cases section of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) web site. I became interested in the George Dasch case, following claims made by George Armstrong in his interrogation. OPERATION PASTORIOUS Shortly after midnight on the morning of June 13, 1942, four men landed on a beach near… Continue reading George Dasch

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Klaus Fuchs

Klaus Fuchs gave atomic research information to the Soviet Union, and was tried under the U.K’s Official Secrets Act at his trial in February 1950. The maximum sentence under the Official Secrets Act is Life Imprisonment. In 1951, the husband and wife, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, were charged with conspiracy to commit espionage as covered… Continue reading Klaus Fuchs

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1914-18 Espionage

German spies that were caught in the UK during World War One (1914-8) were dealt with under various sections of the Defence of the Realm legislation. It was for acts committed under this law, that the leaders of the Irish Easter Uprising were courts-martialled. Roger Casement, who was tried and executed in 1916, was tried… Continue reading 1914-18 Espionage

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Josef Jakobs

The details in this section deal with the case of Josef Jakobs; the last person to be executed at the Tower of London. JOSEF JACKOBS’ FINAL PETITION COURT MEMBERSJosef Jakobs’ courts-martial was convened by Lieutenant-General Sir Bertram N. Sergison-Brooke, KCVO, CB, CMG, DSO, commanding London District. The trial was held at Duke of York’s HQ,… Continue reading Josef Jakobs

1939-45 Espionage

This section deals with people who spied for Germany during the Second World War, and were convicted and subsequently executed under the Treachery Act 1940, for their activities. All the people except Jakobs and Schurch, were tried before a judge and 12-person jury at The Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) London. Both Jakobs and Schurch… Continue reading 1939-45 Espionage

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