Espionage & Intelligence: The Allied Secret Agents & Codebreakers of World War II
Oct 15, 2025
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Oct 22, 2025
Espionage & Intelligence: The Allied Secret Agents & Codebreakers of World War II
ABOUT THE TOUR
Join The World Affairs Council and the National WWII Museum on a journey into the intelligence and espionage of World War II. Traveling from London to the Midlands, examine intelligence collecting from the highest level to the individual spy. Bletchley Park, the United Kingdom’s center for decryption and code breaking, is the centerpiece of this tour. Pay tribute to the women of the Y-Stations who intercepted and transcribed German messages sent via Morse code. Go underground at the Churchill War Rooms and visit the famous Map Room. Along the way, hear the tales of field operatives, spies, and double agents who played significant roles in the defeat of Nazi Germany.
We are honored to have Sir John Dermot Turing join us as our tour leader. Sir John is an acclaimed author and regular speaker at historical events, renowned for his expertise in intelligence history. [Bio below.]
Early discount – $7,495 per person plus airfare and taxes – a savings of $500 if booked before 12/31/24!
Travel insurance is available through our trusted partner USI – they can be reached at 800.937.1387 or at USI Travel Insurance.
Dermot Turing is the acclaimed author of Prof, a biography of his famous uncle, The Story of Computing, and most recently X, Y and Z – The Real Story of How Enigma was Broken. He is also a regular speaker at historical and other events. He began writing in 2014 after a career in law. Dermot is a trustee of the Turing Trust and a Visiting Fellow at Kellogg College, Oxford. His enthusiasm for and devotion to intelligence history is extraordinary.
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