Charles 'Lucky' Luciano: How New York's Most Wanted Mafia Boss Helped America Win WW2

This documentary uncovers secret documents that reveal how Luciano's influence extended far beyond the criminal underworld, impacting the war effort in ways few could have imagined. From leading the Mafia to aiding the U.S. government, discover how this infamous figure played a crucial part in shaping history.
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[@elainebaird2091]

There is a book about this, I think title is Operation Underworld

[@ProfessorM-he9rl]

Thank you, learnt something new. Much appreciated

[@baileyroddog]

Such an amazing video. Truly shows a new “world” of information not taught to students in the American Public School System. Thank you very much and continue making amazing videos like these.

[@earthling8585]

Wow, I had no idea. This was great. Thank you. 👍❤

[@TraitofSiNN727]

“..never let the past get in the way of the future..”
- Lucky Luciano. (Boardwalk Empire Season 2 "Ourselves Alone." Episode.)

[@robertdelacruz2951]

I've seen this. It's quite excellent, I recommend it.

[@brettcurtis5710]

Fiorelllo La Guardia - note Flores!!

[@tylernaturalist6437]

Pretty sure it was Fiorello LaGuardia, not “Flores” 7:36 😂

[@castleanthrax1833]

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

[@scrappydoo7887]

That's a short sighted statement

[@castleanthrax1833]

@@scrappydoo7887 The famous axiom 'the enemy of my enemy is my friend' is part of Austrian psychologist Fritz Heider's social balance theory, introduced in the 1940s.

[@scrappydoo7887]

@@castleanthrax1833 your point being?

[@castleanthrax1833]

@@scrappydoo7887 Just giving you a little insight into the statement that YOU deem (and have seemingly never heard before) "short-sighted."

[@scrappydoo7887]

@@castleanthrax1833 ok thank you.
I will still say it's short sighted but at least you made the effort to be polite and convey potentially useful information

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[@kiranbhanushali7184]

Make documentry indian pakistan war

[@scrappydoo7887]

Why?

[@jokodihaynes419]

Mafia 2