In this episode we cover a variety of topics in relation to Otto Skorzeny: the Compass Rose French Stay Behind Network Set up by Western Intelligence (Operation Gladio?), Skorzeny's escape (or release) from prison, Skorzeny's lockup conversation with OSS Cowboy Wild Bill Donovan, the creation of the World Commerce Corporation by William Donovan and Canadian Spymaster and British Intelligence man William Stephenson, the qualities that Skorzeny had that made him of value as a paperclip CIA mercenary, Nazis in the postwar period and much more. Stay tuned to the Things Observed Skorzeny deep dive because crazier things wait just behind the horizon. If you like this episode or the podcast in general leave a rating on you podcast app of choice and send to your friends and family! Sources: The Skorzeny Papers - Ralph Ganis Coup in Dallas - H.P Albarelli Jr. NATO’s Secret Armies - Daniele Ganser My Commando Operations - Otto Skorzeny Songs: Pygmy Lush - Asphalt Smerz - No Harm