Operation Underworld: How the Mafia and U.S. Government Teamed Up to Win World War II

Discover the astonishing true story of how unlikely allies joined forces during a global conflict. Before this revelation, the idea of the criminal underworld aiding the U.S. Government seemed impossible.

Operation Underworld unveils the clandestine coalition between the Mafia and U.S. Naval Intelligence during World War II. Learn how Charles "Lucky" Luciano, a notorious Mafia boss, was recruited to secure New York Harbor against sabotage and aid the Allied invasion of Sicily. This pivotal operation, born from a rational fear of enemy agents, utilized the Mafia's control over the docks to gather intelligence and protect vital shipping lanes.

This book is the first comprehensive account of this extraordinary alliance. It details the strategic genius and the Faustian bargain that helped the Allies Win World War II. Explore the incredible lengths taken to combat the Nazi menace, revealing the unsung heroes on both sides of the law who played a crucial role in a turning point in history.