The Life and Betrayal of Colonel Redl
Colonel Alfred Redl, a prominent figure in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, is often remembered for his involvement in one of the most notorious espionage cases in European history. Born in 1864 in present-day Slovakia, Redl pursued a career in the military and eventually rose to the rank of colonel in the army. However, his loyalty and integrity were called into question when it was revealed that he had been spying for the Russian Empire. Redl’s espionage activities were discovered in 1913, leading to his subsequent arrest and interrogation. It was revealed that Redl had been passing sensitive military information to the […]