SOE in France: An Account of the Work of the British Special Operations Executive in France 1940-1944

by M.R.D. Foot

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135769871
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/22/2004
Series:	ISSN
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	584
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Foot, M.R.D.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Structure 1. The Origins of SOE 2. What SOE Was 3. Recruiting and Training 4. Communications - By Sea - By Air - By Land - By Signal - in the Field 5. Security in France Part 2: Narrative 6. Politics and the Great Game 7. Opening Gambits: 1940-1941 8. Development: 1942 9. Middle Game: 1943 10. A Run of Errors: 1943-1944 11. Pressure Mounting: January to May 1944 12. A Run of Successes: June to September 1944 13. Aftermath 14. Strategic Value