The Criminal Who Became a Secret Agent

Eddie Chapman wasn’t who you would think could be a secret agent, but he was instrumental in helping to pull off one of the greatest deceptions of World War II.

Before the start of World War II, Eddie Chapman was a professional criminal. He was also a safecracker and a member of the “Jelly Gang” in London, who got their name because they liked to use the explosive material gelignite to get into…