Dundulis's OSS Mission Challenges

The video details the experiences of Ilas Dundulis, a Greek American recruited by the OSS during World War II. Trained in Cairo, he was sent to Thessalonica, Greece, to gather intelligence on German forces. Dundulis's ability to blend in and use deception was crucial for his survival. He played a key role in a bombing operation that targeted German troops. Despite a German trap set to capture him, Dundulis managed to escape, showcasing his resourcefulness and training.

What was the primary purpose of the OSS training school in Cairo?

• To educate diplomats

• To train soldiers for combat

• To train spies for intelligence missions

• To teach language skills

What was the main challenge Dundulis faced upon arriving in Thessalonica?

• Finding a place to stay

• Learning the local language

• Blending in with the local population

• Communicating with the OSS

What was the significance of the watch given to Dundulis by the OSS?

• It was a communication device

• It was a symbol of his rank

• It was a highly accurate timepiece

• It contained a hidden map

What lesson did Dundulis learn from his training that helped him avoid capture?

• Always carry a weapon

• Never trust anyone

• Provide a plausible explanation for your actions

• Always have an escape plan

How did Dundulis's friend Karina inadvertently help the OSS?

• By providing a map of German positions

• By sabotaging German equipment

• By revealing a German Lieutenant's travel plans

• By sending a secret message to the OSS

What was the outcome of the bombing of the German train?

• The train was captured by the Allies

• The train reached its destination safely

• The train was destroyed, and many Germans were killed

• The train was delayed

What was the role of the OSS in Dundulis's mission?

• To provide him with weapons

• To train local resistance fighters

• To gather intelligence from him

• To offer him protection

What strategy did the Germans use to try and capture Dundulis?

• They offered a reward for his capture

• They set a trap with false information

• They intercepted his communications

• They increased patrols in the city

What critical decision did Dundulis have to make regarding the German trap?

• Whether to flee the city

• Whether to send the information to the OSS

• Whether to confront the Germans

• Whether to change his identity

How did Dundulis manage to escape from the Germans?

• He disguised himself as a German soldier

• He hid in a secret compartment

• He escaped through a broken window

• He bribed the guards