How the Mob helped the USNavy in WWII

[TheNJNole]

Interesting

Revealed: How the Navy made a secret deal with the mob to win WWII

Before America could beat the Nazis, it had to secure the Port of New York.

nypost.com

 

[shiv]

Had no idea. This would make an incredible movie plot

I wonder if any mafia/Jewish connections played a role.

 

[imprimis]

In return for his cooperation Luciano was released from prison and deported to Italy.

 

[Thasubliminal]

In return for his cooperation Luciano was released from prison and deported to Italy.

Some say Luciano sabotaged some boats in the port himself, then offered his help after in exchange for his release. Obviously he could not have a Uboat show up, but intentional sabotage to offer help for a release, if true, is genius