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Many of the most famous escapes in history took place during the
Second World War. These daring flights from Nazi-occupied Europe
would never have been possible but for the assistance of a hitherto
secret British service: MI9. This small, dedicated and endlessly
inventive team gave hope to the men who had fallen into enemy
hands, and aid to resistance fighters in occupied territory. It
sent money, maps, clothes, compasses, even hacksaws - and in return
coded letters from the prisoner-of-war camps and provided
invaluable news of what was happening in the enemy's homeland.
Understaffed and under-resourced, MI9 nonetheless made a terrific
contribution to the Allied war effort. First published in 1979,
this book tells the full, inside story of an extraordinary
organisation.
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 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.
As the fall of France took place, almost the entire coastline of
Western Europe was in German hands. Clandestine sea transport
operations provided lines of vital intelligence for wartime
Britain. These secret flotillas landed and picked up agents in and
from France, and ferried Allied evaders and escapees. This activity
was crucial to the SIS (Secret Intelligence Service) and the SOE
(Special Operations Executive). This authoritative publication by
the official historian, the late Sir Brooks Richards, vividly
describes and analyses the clandestine naval operations that took
place during WWII. The account has been made possible through Sir
Brooks' access to closed government archives, combined with his own
wartime experiences and the recollections of many of those
involved. First published in 1996, the original edition included
descriptions of naval operations off French North Africa. The
history has now been amended and expanded by Sir Brooks and is now
published in two volumes. This first volume concentrates on the sea
lines to Brittany.
First Published in 1990. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
First Published in 1990. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
"The definitive study of the topic." --Prof. Antony Polonsky,
Emeritus Professor of Holocaust Studies, Brandeis University, and
Chief Historian, POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews. The
incredible story of underground resistance among the prisoners at
the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp. When the Germans opened
Auschwitz in June 1940, it was a concentration camp for political
prisoners, who were told on arrival that they would live no longer
than three months--expanding two years later to also become a death
camp for Jews. Underground resistance appeared at Auschwitz very
quickly, spearheaded in 1940 by one of the bravest men ever to
live, Polish army officer Captain Witold Pilecki. Jozef Garlinski
traces the evolution and operations of the principal resistance
organizations among the prisoners (including communist as well as
non-communist groups). He delves into the relationships among these
groups, as well as their relationships with the various political
and multinational factions in the prisoner population, including
both male and female, and with the underground outside the camp. He
describes their efforts against the brutal SS men and informers. In
parallel, he documents the growth and evolution of Auschwitz
itself, and the horrors of the industrialized death factory for
Jews created by the Germans. First published in English in 1975,
but out of print for decades, this seminal book is now being
released in a new 2nd edition with more than 200 photos and maps,
and a new introduction by Prof. Antony Polonsky, Emeritus Professor
of Holocaust Studies, Brandeis University, and Chief Historian,
POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews. . Garlinski, a member
of the Polish underground during WWII, was himself a prisoner at
Auschwitz.With more than 200 photos and maps, five Appendices,
extensive Bibliography and detailed Indexes.
Michael (MRD) Foot enjoys the rare distinction of being the only
person referred to by his real name in a John Le Carre novel. A
highly significant tribute to the man entrusted with writing the
official record of the Special Operations Executive. He authored
first (1966) the History of SOE in France and twenty years later
the highly sensitive accounts of SOE operations in Belgium and
Holland (which the Germans infiltrated with disastrous results).
With his own war service background and academic reputation MRD was
an inspired choice for these historic tasks. He was fearless in
pursuit of the truth and in thwarting bureaucratic attempts to
muzzle him. His war exploits make thrilling reading. His
behind-the-lines mission to track down a notorious SD interrogator
went badly wrong and he only just escaped with his life. His career
has brought him into close contact with an astonishing cast of
characters and his tongue-in-cheek account of academic life makes
lively reading.
"The definitive study of the topic." --Prof. Antony Polonsky,
Emeritus Professor of Holocaust Studies, Brandeis University, and
Chief Historian, POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews. The
incredible story of underground resistance among the prisoners at
the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp. When the Germans opened
Auschwitz in June 1940, it was a concentration camp for political
prisoners, who were told on arrival that they would live no longer
than three months--expanding two years later to also become a death
camp for Jews. Underground resistance appeared at Auschwitz very
quickly, spearheaded in 1940 by one of the bravest men ever to
live, Polish army officer Captain Witold Pilecki. Jozef Garlinski
traces the evolution and operations of the principal resistance
organizations among the prisoners (including communist as well as
non-communist groups). He delves into the relationships among these
groups, as well as their relationships with the various political
and multinational factions in the prisoner population, including
both male and female, and with the underground outside the camp. He
describes their efforts against the brutal SS men and informers. In
parallel, he documents the growth and evolution of Auschwitz
itself, and the horrors of the industrialized death factory for
Jews created by the Germans. First published in English in 1975,
but out of print for decades, this seminal book is now being
released in a new 2nd edition with more than 200 photos and maps,
and a new introduction by Prof. Antony Polonsky. Garlinski, a
member of the Polish underground during WWII, was himself a
prisoner at Auschwitz.With more than 200 photos and maps, five
Appendices, extensive Bibliography and detailed Indexes.
SOE's Belgian and Dutch operations in the Second World War have
always been considered highly controversial because of the
notorious Englandspiel ('the English game') run by the Germans,
which effectively took control of the entire resistance
organisation in Holland. Skilfully manipulated by Colonel Hermann
Giskes, the occupying force arrested dozens of Dutch agents and
operated their wireless sets with sufficient finesse to persuade
SOE's headquarters in London that their networks were operating
without interference. In reality, each consignment of agents and
equipment fell directly into the hands of the Nazis. Was there a
traitor in London? Was it incompetence in the field or hopelessly
inadequate security procedures? The Belgian experience, equally
complicated, was for a time almost as disastrous as the Dutch.
Opinions have differed, but here the official records are opened
for independent scrutiny by an acknowledged specialist in SOE's
operations. The story that emerges is a harrowing catalogue of
Whitehall jealousies and infighting, blunders and ineptitude,
combined with breathtaking bravery on the part of the agents who
were captured.
Mr.D has been involved in the leather, rubber and kink worlds for
over 40 years, sewing his own version of a straitjacket when he was
only 10 years old. Currently he lives in Atlanta with his pigboy
partner of 27 years and their collared boy. Mr. D teaches private
and public classes on a variety of BDSM techniques, runs bi-monthly
dungeon parties for his community, and works part-time as a
professional dom. His number one passion is bondage and all its
forms, from rope to straitjackets, handcuffs to sleepsacks, hogties
to predicaments. His second passion is the gear and uniforms men
wear under their bondage. Discoveries and other shorts features the
excellent story 'Discoveries' which details the journey of one guy
as he meets somebody who has the ultimate collection of his
favourite fetish item, the straitjacket. The other shorts in this
book are Room 304 and Cam to Cam.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfectionssuch as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed
worksworldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the
imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this
valuable book.++++The below data was compiled from various
identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title.
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edition identification: ++++ Considerations On The Wollen And Other
Manufactures Of Great Britain: Intended As A Supplement To Mr.
Gee's Discourse On The Trade And Navigation Of This Kingdom. And
Divided Into Three Parts, Part 1 Mr D. printed for the author, 1751
SOE, the Special Operations Executive, was a small, tough British
secret service, a dirty tricks department established in July 1940
and encouraged by Churchill to 'set Europe ablaze'. Recruited from
remarkably diverse callings, the men and women who were members of
this most secret agency lived in great and constant danger. Their
job - as saboteurs, informers, partisans, couriers or secret agents
- was to support and stimulate resistance behind enemy lines; their
credentials fortitude, courage, immense patience and a devotion to
freedom. In this classic study M.R.D. Foot, sheds light on the
heroism of individual SOE agents across the world and provides us
with a spellbinding account of the Executive's crucial wartime
work. With an introduction by David Stafford.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Peter Wilkinson's vivid insider account of the undercover campaigns
of the Special Operations Executive (SOE) during the Second World
War looks at the foundation and structure of the SOE, as well as
his personal experience as an intelligence officer during the
invasion of Czechoslovakia and the Polish Campaign of 1939. The
book is a valuable contribution to the secret history of the Second
World War. It concludes with an account of the SOE's hazardous
attempt under the author's command to infiltrate the Third Reich
from 1943-1945.
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