15 of History’s Most Notable SpiesA career in espionage is easily one of the most coveted of al
l childhood fantasies, due largely to the unending stream of spy movies, comics, books, and real-life stories we’re inundated with growing up. While James Bond is at the top of everyone’s list, in reality things can be a bit different; spies come in all shapes and sizes, and range from honorable to just plain criminal. Some are remembered for their daring and others for their half-witted desperation and lust for money, but one thing rides certain throughout the disparate stories they tell: It takes guts to be a spy. While the greatest spies will, by virtue of their success, never be known to us (like electronic surveillance, only the failures make the news), these are the 15 most notable spies in our recent history.Who should be on a top 15 spies list?
The question is open to debate. If your favorite didn't make the list, send me their name. I will add them below...
Eli Cohen, an Israeli spy. He is celebrated as a hero in Israel because he has been credited with being a deciding factor in the outcome of the Six-Day War. Caught when his radio transmissions - from Syria to Israel - were detected. (more) (more)
