Greta Lorcke

Greta Lorcke was a German translator who played a crucial role in translating Adolf Hitler's infamous book 'Mein Kampf' into English alongside James Murphy. Initially hesitant about her involvement due to the book's controversial content, she was guided by her Soviet contacts to proceed with the translation, which they deemed necessary for a better understanding of Hitler's ideologies. During World War II, Lorcke became associated with the Soviet spy ring known as the 'Red Orchestra', leading to her husband’s execution and her own imprisonment, from which she later emerged to recount her experiences.