Undercover: The Men and Women of the SOE - Softcover

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Howarth, Patrick

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9781842122402: Undercover: The Men and Women of the SOE
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ISBN 10: 1842122401 ISBN 13: 9781842122402
Publisher: Phoenix, 2001

Synopsis

Set Europe ablaze: that was Winston Churchill's order to the Special Operations Executive (the SOE), charged with sabotaging and subverting the enemy during World War II. The undercover agents of this elite group blew up special targets, armed and trained the Resistance, acted as political advisors, and all too frequently gave their lives in the most terrible circumstances. Detested by its rivals--and even in parts of Whitehall--it had free rein to create mayhem. But, the critical role played by these brave men and women is now universally recognized, and a former member tells their thrilling and authentic story. With a new introduction by Francis Cammaerts, the former conscientious objector who become one of the most remarkable SOE agents of all.

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About the Author

Patrick Howarth is the author of numerous works of social history and criticism, including the highly acclaimed Play Up and Play the Game and When the Riviera Was Ours. He has also published novels and the BBC has broadcast a number of programmes of his poetry. He writes of the SOE with expert first-hand knowledge. He joined the service in 1941, and within it was known by the symbol MX1.

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Publisher
Phoenix
Publication date
2001
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1842122401
ISBN 13 
9781842122402
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
332
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