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Guardians of Churchill's Secret Army: Men of the Intelligence Corps in the Special Operations Executive,Used
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In July 1940, a desperately weakened Britain licks her wounds after the humiliating retreat from Dunkirk. How can the fight be taken to the enemy? New Prime Minister Winston Churchill orders the creation of the Special Operations Executive, to 'set Europe ablaze' through subversion and sabotage. But this most secret of agencies must be kept secure.Guardians of Churchill's Secret Army tells the mostly unknown human stories of the men who were brought into SOE, straight from Intelligence Corps training, to do just that. They were junior in rank, but far from ordinary people. They were Australian, AngloFrench, Canadian, Scandinavian, East European and British. They had been schoolteachers, journalists, artists, ship brokers, racehorse trainers and international businessmen. Each spoke several languages.These men stood alongside courageous agents in training: encouraged them, assessed their character, and tried to teach them the caution and suspicion that might just keep them alive, deep in enemy territory. But they did much more. Many became agents themselves and displayed great bravery.All played a crucial role in the global effort to undermine the enemy. We find them not only in the Baker Street Headquarters of SOE, but also in night parachute drops, in paramilitary training in the remotest depths of Scotland and in undercover agent training in isolated English country houses. We follow them to occupied France, to Malaya and Thailand under threat of Japanese invasion, to Italy and Germany as they play their part in the collapse of the Axis regimes. As we do so, we find a world of heroism and commitment so different from our own experience that it is scarcely believable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Guardians of Churchill's Secret Army'? A: The book focuses on the largely untold stories of the men from the Intelligence Corps who were recruited into the Special Operations Executive during World War II, highlighting their roles in supporting subversion and sabotage efforts against the enemy.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Guardians of Churchill's Secret Army'? A: The author of the book is Peter Dixon.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Guardians of Churchill's Secret Army'? A: The book contains 232 pages.
- Q: When was 'Guardians of Churchill's Secret Army' published? A: The book was published on June 25, 2018.
- Q: What historical period does the book cover? A: The book covers the events during World War II, particularly focusing on the early years following the Dunkirk retreat and the establishment of the Special Operations Executive.
- Q: Is 'Guardians of Churchill's Secret Army' suitable for readers interested in military history? A: Yes, the book is suitable for readers interested in military history, especially those who want to learn about the covert operations and personal stories of individuals involved in the Special Operations Executive.
- Q: What makes the men featured in the book unique? A: The men featured in the book were not only diverse in their backgrounds, coming from various professions and nationalities, but they also played crucial roles in the war effort, often stepping into roles as agents themselves.
- Q: Does the book include personal stories of the individuals involved? A: Yes, the book tells personal stories of the men who were part of the Special Operations Executive, illustrating their bravery, training experiences, and the challenges they faced.
- Q: Can this book be considered an academic resource? A: While it is informative and well-researched, 'Guardians of Churchill's Secret Army' is primarily written for a general audience and may not serve as a formal academic resource.