Monti, Martin James, 1921-2000
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Americans,
English,
Biographical notes:
Martin James Monti (October 24, 1921 – September 11, 2000), also known as "Captain Martin Wiethaupt," was a United States Army Air Forces pilot who defected to the Axis powers in October 1944 and worked as a propaganda broadcaster and writer. After the end of World War II, he was tried and sentenced for desertion; he was then pardoned but subsequently tried for treason and sentenced to 25 years.
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Subjects:
- Court martial and courts of inquiry
- Propaganda
- Treason
- United States. Army Air Forces
- World War II
- World War II
- World War II, 1941-1945
Occupations:
- Broadcasters
- Pilots
- Propagandists
- Writer
Places:
- MO, US
- MO, US
