{"product_id":"the-global-infrastructure-of-the-special-operations-executive-9781138749900","title":"The Global Infrastructure of the Special Operations Executive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe book explores the infrastructure developed by the British government to support clandestine operations during the Second World War, including training, research, supply, transportation, communication, and command and control facilities. It provides a backdrop to the brave men and women who conducted operations abroad and gives an overview of the facilities in which SOE backroom staff lived and worked. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 138 pages\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 December 2021\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Second World War saw the establishment of the Special Operations Executive (SOE) by the British government, with the primary objective of coordinating all actions of subversion and sabotage against the enemy overseas. While the overseas operations of this branch of the British Secret Services are relatively well-known, there has been limited research into the \"backroom sections\" of the organization. This book aims to bridge that gap by bringing together the infrastructure developed to support the journey of agents from recruitment to despatch to the field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the onset of the war, the UK lacked the necessary facilities to support clandestine operations. However, as the conflict unfolded, SOE not only had to master their operational techniques but also rapidly expand their support infrastructure globally. To effectively support their agents, the organization required the establishment of facilities dedicated to training, research and development, supply, transportation, communication, and command and control. By primarily focusing on the infrastructure designed to cater to the agents, this book provides a backdrop to the courageous individuals who undertook operations abroad. Additionally, it offers an overview of the living and working conditions of SOE's backroom staff.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book will appeal to students and scholars of archaeology, history, and war studies, offering valuable insights into the lesser-known aspects of SOE's operations and the infrastructure that supported them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 243 x 156 (mm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781138749900\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Derwin Gregory","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44105017557242,"sku":"9781138749900","price":147.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/9781138749900.jpg?v=1647016705","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-global-infrastructure-of-the-special-operations-executive-9781138749900","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}