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Did Richard Sorge ever work undercover?

  • Yes, as a German journalist

  • No

  • Yes, as a janitor

  • Yes, as a mailman

Answer

Yes, Richard Sorge did work undercover, notably as a German journalist posing as a foreign correspondent in Japan during World War II. This provided him with a cover for his espionage activities on behalf of the Soviet Union, enabling him to obtain and transmit valuable political and military intelligence to Moscow.
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