How did Smith-Cumming influence public perception of spies?
Made it glamorous
Made it feared
Made it respected
Made it ridiculed
Answer
Made it respected. Smith-Cumming's efforts to professionalize the British Secret Service during World War I transformed public perception of spies. He established rigorous training programs, emphasizing discipline and ethical conduct. By distancing the service from its previous association with deception and intrigue, Smith-Cumming instilled a sense of respectability and trust in the profession.
Master of Mystery: The Mansfield Smith-Cumming Espionage Challenge
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