A Spur Called Courage: SOE Heroes in Italy - Hardcover

Ogden, Alan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1903071356 ISBN 13: 9781903071359

Publisher: Bene Factum Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

A vivid recount of the little known exploits of 17 courageous Special Operations Executive (SOE) officers in Italy during World War II In this inspiring new study of the SOE and Italian Resistance, 17 extraordinary stories of individual SOE officers illustrate the many and varied tasks of SOE missions throughout the different regions of Italy from 1943-1945. Through their gallantry, ingenuity, and determination, a small handful of SOE missions were able to arm and inspire thousands of Italians to fight the occupying German army after 1943 and in the process give invaluable support to the advancing Allied armies as they pushed north towards Austria.

About this title

About the Author:

Alan Ogden worked in international advertising and public relations. Later, he started writing about the history and culture of Eastern Europe. He published Through Hitler's Back Door, his well–received study of the Specialized Operations Executive in Hungary, Bulgaria, and Romania broke new ground.

Review:

"An impressive and significant contribution to the historical record of SOE and No 1 Special Force in particular."  —General the Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank GCB, LVO, OBE, DL. Colonel Commandant SAS, 2001-2010

About this edition

• Publisher: Bene Factum Publishing
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1903071356
• ISBN 13: 9781903071359
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304