JOURNAL ARTICLE

OPERATION LONG JUMP.

  • Published In: History of War, 2025, n. 151. P. 70 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: HARDIMAN, LOUIS 3 of 3

Abstract

The article examines the historical context and veracity of Operation Long Jump, a purported Nazi plot to kidnap or assassinate the leaders of the Allied powers—Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin, and Franklin Roosevelt—during the Tehran Conference in 1943. It details how Soviet intelligence, led by Gevork Vartanian, intercepted information about the operation and ultimately informed Roosevelt to ensure his safety. While the Soviets claimed the plot was genuine, skepticism remains regarding its authenticity, as Western intelligence dismissed it as unverified and potentially fabricated. The article highlights the complexities of wartime espionage and the challenges in distinguishing fact from fiction in historical narratives. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History of War. 2025/11, Issue 151, p70
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Diplomacy and International Relations
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2054-376X
  • Accession Number:188635970
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