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Special Operations Executive: A New Instrument of War (Studies in Intelligence),Used
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This unique book presents an accurate and reliable assessment of the Special Operations Executive (SOE). It brings together leading authors to examine the organization from a range of key angles.This study shows how historians have built on the first international conference on the SOE at the Imperial War Museum in 1998. The release of many records then allowed historians to develop the first authoritative analyses of the organizations activities and several of its agents and staff officers were able to participate. Since this groundbreaking conference, fresh research has continued and its original papers are here amended to take account of the full range of SOE documents that have been released to the National Archives. The fascinating stories they tell range from overviews of work in a single country to particular operations and the impact of key personalities.SOE was a remarkably innovative organization. It played a significant part in the Allied victory while its theories of clandestine warfare and specialised equipment had a major impact upon the postwar world. SOE proved that war need not be fought by conventional methods and by soldiers in uniform. The organization laid much of the groundwork for the development of irregular warfare that characterized the second half of the twentieth century and that is still here, more potent than ever, at the beginning of the twentyfirst.This book will be of great interest to students of World War II history, intelligence studies and special operations, as well as general readers with an interest in SOE and World War II.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Special Operations Executive: A New Instrument of War'? A: The book provides a comprehensive assessment of the Special Operations Executive (SOE), examining its organization, operations, and impact during World War II through various historical perspectives.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Mark Seaman, who collaborates with leading historians to analyze the SOE.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Special Operations Executive: A New Instrument of War' published? A: The book was published on December 1, 2005.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers a range of topics related to the SOE, including its clandestine warfare methods, specialized equipment, and the contributions of key personnel during World War II.
- Q: Is this book suitable for casual readers? A: Yes, the book is suitable for general readers with an interest in World War II, intelligence studies, and special operations.
- Q: What is the significance of the SOE as discussed in the book? A: The SOE is portrayed as a groundbreaking organization that influenced modern irregular warfare and contributed significantly to the Allied victory in World War II.
- Q: Are there any updates to historical accounts in this book? A: Yes, the book includes amended papers that reflect fresh research and newly released SOE documents from the National Archives.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the genre of Intelligence & Espionage.