Secret War (The Story Of SOE 1940-46)

Secret War (The Story Of SOE 1940-46)

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What did SOE really achieve during the Second World War?Why were so many agents parachuted into enemy hands?Who chose to back Communist guerrillas in Yugoslavia, Hungary, Romania, Albania, Greece and Malaya in preference to other anti-Axis movements?In this new and revised edition Nigel West strips away the secrecy that has surrounded the Special Operations Executive since it was officially wound up in 1946, and reveals the breathtaking political naivety, operational incompetence and ruthless manipulation.Despite the heroism of individual agents who suffered appalling deprivations to further the organization's dubious objectives, there is an underlying tragedy of dreadful proportions.This is a detailed analysis of SOE’s structure and performance and describes its successes and failures all across the globe.The book casts doubt on the official histories authorized by the Cabinet Office and offers evidence of the setbacks that jeopardized D-Day and gives an account of the paramilitary units dropped behind enemy lines immediately after the invasion which saved SOE’s reputation.This book is a highly provocative but authoritative history of the organization that existed for less than six years but was to have a lasting impact on the world’s postwar development.16 B/W Illustrations & MapsOriginally Published in 1992, this is an updated and newer version, as released by Pen & Sword in 2019.
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Nigel West
Language
English
Series
Pen & Sword Frontline Books
ISBN
9781526755674
Release date
2019

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