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Author(s): M.R.D. Foot
ISBN(s): 9780714655284, 0714655287
Edition: Rev. Ed
File Details: PDF, 12.20 MB
Year: 2004
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 0415408008
ISBN 13: 978-0415408004
Author: M.R.D. Foot

SOE in France was first published in 1966, followed by a second impression with amendments in 1968. Since these editions were published, other material on SOE has become available. It was, therefore, agreed in 2000 that Professor Foot should produce a revised version. In so doing, in addition to the material in the first edition, the author has had access to previously closed government records, as well as drawing upon his own invaluable wartime experiences and the recollections of those involved.

SOE in France begins by explaining what SOE was, where it fitted into the Allied war machine, and how it worked in France. The narrative then recounts the adventures of its agents who worked on French soil. This intricate tale concentrates on the work of the 400 hand-picked men and women of the ‘independent French’ section, although it also covers SOE’s five other sections that operated mainly in France. All told, the six sections despatched over 1,800 clandestine agents, who between them changed the course of the war. This updated new edition will be essential reading for scholars and for all those with an informed general interest in the activities of the SOE.

SOE in France An Account of the Work of the British Special Operations Executive in France 1940 1944 Government Official History Series 1st Table of contents:

Part 1: Structure

  1. The Origins of SOE
    Discusses the circumstances leading to the establishment of the SOE and its early formation.

  2. What SOE Was
    Defines the SOE’s purpose, organization, and key roles during the war.

  3. Recruiting and Training
    Explores the rigorous process of selecting and preparing operatives for missions.

  4. Communications
    Details SOE’s reliance on innovative communication methods:

    • By Sea: The use of maritime routes for infiltrations and supply.
    • By Air: Airdrops and parachute insertions into occupied territories.
    • By Land: Ground-based covert operations and escape routes.
    • By Signal: The use of wireless and coded transmissions.
    • In the Field: Adapting communication strategies during missions.

  5. Security in France
    Analyzes the challenges and strategies for maintaining operational secrecy in Nazi-occupied France.

Part 2: Narrative

  1. Politics and the Great Game
    Examines the political dynamics and the interplay of intelligence and diplomacy shaping SOE’s operations.

  2. Opening Gambits: 1940-1941
    Chronicles SOE’s initial missions and early experiments in sabotage and resistance coordination.

  3. Development: 1942
    Tracks the expansion of SOE’s networks and refinement of its methods.

  4. Middle Game: 1943
    Highlights critical missions and operational complexities in the penultimate year before D-Day.

  5. A Run of Errors: 1943-1944
    Reviews setbacks, including compromised missions, betrayal, and operational flaws.

  6. Pressure Mounting: January to May 1944
    Details the increased stakes and intensity as Allied forces prepared for the Normandy invasion.

  7. A Run of Successes: June to September 1944
    Celebrates SOE’s contributions to the liberation of France and its successful collaborations with resistance groups.

  8. Aftermath
    Reflects on the dissolution of the SOE and its legacy post-war.

  9. Strategic Value
    Evaluates the overall impact of SOE’s efforts on the Allied war strategy and its historical significance.

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