Manfred Stern (aka Emilio Kléber, Lazar Stern, Moishe Stern, Mark Zilbert) (1896–1954) was a member of the GRU, Soviet military intelligence. He served as a spy in the United States, as a military advisor in China, and gained fame under his nom de guerre as General Kléber, leader of the International Brigade during the Spanish Civil War.
Read more about Manfred Stern: Early Life, World War I & The Russian Revolution, Espionage Career, Military Advisor in China, "General Kléber" & The Spanish Civil War, Recall To Moscow, Imprisonment, & Death
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