Camp X: Canada’s Secret Spy School & The Real James Bond | ft. Robbie Cressman

Hidden along the shores of Lake Ontario during the Second World War was one of the most secretive intelligence training facilities in Allied history: Camp X. In this fascinating conversation, Mike Wixson sits down with historian, researcher, author, and special operations instructor Robbie Cressman to uncover the remarkable story behind Canada's legendary spy school. From covert operations and intelligence gathering to sabotage, secret communications, and hand-to-hand combat training, Camp X helped shape some of the most daring Allied missions of World War II. Robbie shares the incredible history of Bill Underwood, the creator of Canada's wartime combat system "Combato," the origins of modern intelligence tradecraft, and Camp X's role in training agents who would go on to influence organizations such as the OSS and the CIA. In this episode, you'll discover: Canada's hidden role in Allied intelligence operations during WWII The fascinating story of Camp X and why it was built in Whitby/Oshawa The legacy of Bill Underwood and Canada's forgotten combat system Sir William Stephenson, the Canadian often referred to as the "Real James Bond" Ian Fleming's connection to Camp X and the inspiration behind 007 The training methods used to prepare spies, saboteurs, and special operators How Camp X influenced modern intelligence and special operations communities Why Canada's contributions to intelligence history deserve greater recognition Robbie also discusses his decades of research into Camp X, his work preserving Canadian military history, and why understanding our nation's past remains so important today. Featured Books by Robbie Cressman: "Camp X: Ghost War – Can't Kill a Shadow" "Tracking the Little Giant Killer" "Discreet Fighting" Hosted by Mike Wixson Pillars: Defense Visit: www.TPLMedia.ca If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with anyone interested in Canadian history, espionage, military operations, and the untold stories that helped shape the modern world. #CampX #JamesBond #WorldWarII #Espionage #MilitaryHistory #Intelligence #SpySchool #BillUnderwood #TPLMedia #Canada #HistoryPodcast #SpecialOperations #OSS #CIA #IanFleming #SirWilliamStephenson #MikeWixson #TruePatriotLove