During which war did Philby cover as a journalist?
World War I
Spanish Civil War
Vietnam War
Korean War
Answer
Philby concealed his espionage activities under the guise of a journalist during the Spanish Civil War, a conflict that engulfed Spain from 1936 to 1939. It involved a clash between the Spanish Republican government and an alliance of nationalist forces led by General Francisco Franco. Philby's dual role allowed him to maintain a credible cover while gathering classified information for Soviet intelligence.
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