Abwehr
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Abwehr
< German: literally, defense (noun derivative of abwehren to defend, ward off ), perhaps originally in a compound such as Spionageabwehr counterintelligence
Example Sentences
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The German military intelligence, the Abwehr, fell for it hook, line and sinker, and a copy of Martin's letters for the plans of a Greek invasion landed on Adolf Hitler's desk.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2022
Wilhelm Canaris, chief of the Abwehr, the military intelligence unit of the high command of the German armed forces, devised a disinformation ploy.
From New York Times • Apr. 12, 2017
Most of this was low-grade stuff, tolerated by Robertson because it helped to convince the Abwehr of Snow's bona fides, though he also made unauthorised disclosures, notably about the importance of radar.
From The Guardian • Jan. 4, 2013
"Sleeping with the Enemy: Coco Chanel's Secret Wars," by American historian Hal Vaughan, contends Chanel was an agent of Germany's Abwehr military intelligence organization that undertook wartime missions to Berlin and Madrid.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 17, 2011
And there was so much animosity between the Abwehr and the Gestapo that they weren't allowed to frequent many of the same places because it would result in fights.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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