ABSTRACT

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

part |1 pages

Part I: Structure

chapter I|10 pages

The Origins of SOE

chapter II|28 pages

What SOE Was

chapter III|18 pages

III Recruiting and Training

chapter IV|47 pages

IV Communications

chapter V|10 pages

Security in France

part |1 pages

Part II: Narrative

chapter VI|17 pages

Politics and the Great Game

chapter VII|27 pages

Opening Gambits: 1940–1941

chapter VIII|46 pages

Development: 1942

chapter IX|65 pages

Middle Game: 1943

chapter X|51 pages

A Run of Errors: 1943–1944

chapter XI|30 pages

Pressure Mounting: January to May 1944

chapter XII|29 pages

A Run of Successes: June to September 1944

chapter XIII|12 pages

Aftermath

chapter XIV|12 pages

XIV Strategic Balance Sheet