Abwehr

The Abwehr was a German intelligence organization from 1921 to 1944. The word Abwehren means "to ward off", implying counterespionage; this term was used as a concession to Allied demands that Germany's post-World War I intelligence activities be for "defensive" purposes only. After February 4, 1938, its name in full was Amt Ausland/Abwehr im Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (Foreign Bureau/Defence of the Armed Forces High Command).

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German - Intelligence - 1921 - 1944 - Counterespionage - Allied - World War I - February 4 - 1938

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Despite its name, the purpose of the Abwehr was to obtain military intelligence concerning nations of interest to the German government. Its headquarters were located at 76/78 Tirpitzufer in Berlin, adjacent to the offices of the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (OKW).

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Berlin - Oberkommando der Wehrmacht

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