Precuela

As Hitler's rise made World War II inevitable, a clandestine network flooded the United States with disinformation designed to weaken its war effort and persuade Americans that their natural alliance was with the Nazis. It was a sophisticated and surprisingly well-funded campaign to undermine democratic institutions, promote antisemitism, and destroy public trust in elected leaders, with the ultimate goal of overthrowing the American government and establishing an authoritarian regime. Some of the nation's most influential elected officials, including senators and members of Congress, worked to spread Nazi rhetoric, while fascist paramilitaries stockpiled bombs and weapons in preparation for a violent insurrection. Prequel unearths the forgotten story of these insurgents, as well as the heroic efforts of journalists, prosecutors, and ordinary citizens who sought to expose their plot and bring them to justice. Thoroughly researched, the story of how the crisis was averted is also a highly relevant tale for our own troubling times.