Monti, Martin James, 1921-2000

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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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Missouri MO US
St. Louis MO US
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Court martial and courts of inquiry
Propaganda
Treason
United States. Army Air Forces
World War II
World War II
World War II, 1941-1945
Occupation
Broadcasters
Pilots
Propagandists
Writer
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Birth 1921-10-24

Death 2000-09-11

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Americans

English

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