About this episode

The episode explores the impactful story of Peter Ortiz and his contributions during World War II.

In the days after D-Day, deep behind enemy lines in Occupied France, how does one man's personal battle, turn the tide of the entire war? Hear the story of Peter Ortiz - a legend of the French Foreign Legion, US Marines and the OSS Commandos. Ex CIA officer Nicholas Reynolds and journalist Katie Sanders team up to offer a glimpse into Ortiz's heady and action-packed WW2 service. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Justin Trefgarne. Nicholas Reynolds and Katie Sanders are co-authors of Ortiz's War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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