Abwehr

[ahp-vair, ahb-; German ahp-veyr] /ˈɑp vɛər, ˈɑb-; German ˈɑp veɪr/

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noun

the German high-command service for espionage, counterintelligence, and sabotage during World War II.

Origin of Abwehr

< German: literally, defense (noun derivative of abwehren to defend, ward off), perhaps orig. in a compound such as Spionageabwehr counterintelligence

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Soon he was snapped up by the Abwehr, the German intelligence service, and sent into action.

The Spy Who Tricked Hitler: The Story of Double Agent Juan Pujol and D-Day Stephan Talty July 11, 2012
To keep this network up and running, the Abwehr paid Garcia, whom they code-named "Arabel," the then-vast sum of £20,000.

Garbo the Spy: Documentary on the Double Agent Who Helped Defeat Hitler Andrew Roberts November 27, 2011

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