What year did Burgess defect to the Soviet Union?
1948
1951
1953
1956
Answer
Burgess defected to the Soviet Union in 1951. He was a British civil servant and double agent who spied for the Soviet Union from 1934 until his defection. He was motivated by ideological reasons and believed that the Soviet Union represented a better future for humanity. Burgess provided valuable intelligence to the Soviets, including information about British and American military and diplomatic secrets.
Unveiling the Secrets: The Enigmatic Life of Guy Burgess
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