Hermann Göertz, Nazi Spy Arrested in Clontarf 1941

#OnThisDay 1941 Nazi spy Hermann Göertz was arrested in Clontarf, Dublin. He parachuted into Ireland 18 months previous & liaised with the IRA. He hoped to foment rebellion in Ulster to divert war efforts &ensure Britain did not gain control of Irish ports.

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