Spies of Warsaw Timeline ( Real )

literature
2008

Publication of the novel 'The Spies of Warsaw'

Alan Furst's spy novel 'The Spies of Warsaw,' which inspired the TV series, is published.

production
2012

Production of the TV miniseries 'Spies of Warsaw'

The British television production of the miniseries based on Alan Furst's novel begins.

broadcast
November 2013

Broadcast of 'Spies of Warsaw' miniseries

The miniseries 'Spies of Warsaw' premieres on BBC Four in the United Kingdom.

Spies of Warsaw Timeline ( Fictional )

character_introduction
1937

Start of Diplomatic Posting in Warsaw

Jean-François Mercier arrives in Warsaw to serve as a French military attaché and begins his espionage activities under diplomatic cover.

espionage_activity
Late 1937

Information Gathering on German Rearmament

Mercier collects crucial intelligence concerning German military build-up and strategies, risking exposure to aid French intelligence.

espionage_activity
Early 1938

Meeting with Polish Intelligence Contacts

Mercier establishes key relationships with Polish intelligence officers to facilitate information exchange against the rising Nazi threat.

personal_event
1938

Encounter with Anna Szarbek

Mercier meets Anna Szarbek, a married woman, marking the beginning of a complex personal relationship that influences his decisions.

danger_event
Mid 1938

Escape from Assassination Attempt

Mercier narrowly avoids an assassination attempt orchestrated by enemy agents aiming to disrupt French intelligence operations.

espionage_activity
Late 1938

Uncovering a Double Agent in French Embassy

Mercier identifies a mole within the French Embassy jeopardizing operations and takes steps to neutralize the threat.

historical_event
September 1, 1939

Nazi Invasion Begins

The German Wehrmacht initiates the invasion of Poland, changing the strategic significance of Warsaw and espionage activities.

espionage_activity
Early September 1939

Final Intelligence Transmission

Despite the chaos of invasion, Mercier sends critical intelligence to France warning of German military plans.

climactic_event
September 1939

Escape from Warsaw

With the city under siege, Mercier and Anna attempt to flee Warsaw to avoid capture and continue resistance efforts.