United States. Office of Strategic Services

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The United States Office of Strategic Services (OSS) was the nation’s first intelligence agency and played a crucial role during World War II. Known for its innovative covert operations and intelligence gathering, the OSS laid the foundation for modern American intelligence services.

Its publication, Simple Sabotage Field Manual, is one of the most famous documents produced by the agency. This manual provided practical guidance on sabotage techniques designed to disrupt enemy operations, and it remains an important historical artifact that illustrates the strategic ingenuity of the OSS.

The legacy of the OSS is reflected in its contributions to the art and science of intelligence, and its publications continue to be studied for their historical and tactical significance.