O'Connor, Bernard
SOE in the Marches: The Special Operations Executive in Shropshire and Herefordshire
- ISBN 13:
- 9781471692949
- author:
- O'Connor, Bernard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Lulu com
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 260
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14.8 x 1.5 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The SOE in the Marches: Shropshire and Herefordshire's Secret War Effort In the heart of rural England, a top-secret organisation played a pivotal role in the Allied war effort during World War II. The Special Operations Executive, set up in 1940, aimed to 'set Europe ablaze by sabotage' through intelligence gathering, paramilitary warfare, and clandestine operations. This book delves into the wartime experiences of fifteen individuals who lived or worked in Shropshire and Herefordshire, and were connected to the SOE. These individuals, including some of the most notable SOE agents, were trained in the art of ungentlemanly warfare and infiltrated behind enemy lines. The book draws on contemporary documents, histories, and websites to reveal the stories of those who risked everything to support the resistance movement. It also explores the role of 'shadow factory' Peaton Hall Farm, which supplied parts for the Stirling bomber, and nearby Sutton Court, a property used for intensive language training. By examining the lives of these individuals and the organisations they worked for, this book provides a unique insight into the secret war effort in Shropshire and Herefordshire.
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