Professor M.R.D. Foot CBE

Synopsis

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.

"He has the gift of good anecdotes...has an eye for vivid detail, and possesses total recall." The Independent.

Synopsis
SOE IN FRNCE 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 in the work of the 470-odd hand-picked men and women of the "independent French" section, although it also covers SOE`s five other sections that operated in France. All told, 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.

Synopsis

In this book M.R.D. Foot traces the secret lives of six members of various European resistance movements and networks, two women and four men, outstanding even in this brilliant company for their courage.
Through these six dramatic narratives, Foot shows vividly what was involved in wartime resistance, and what affected success or failure: liaison with London, relations between groups and individuals, agents` methods of work, the organisation of particular networks, and not least the perpetual counter-offensive of the Getsapo.

Synopsis

Synopsis
Those in the Special Operations Executive during World War II were recruited from remarkably diverse callings. This is the story of the men and women who were members of this most secret agency and who lived in constant danger. Their job was to support and stimulate resistance behind enemy lines.

Synopsis

Synopsis

Synopsis

Synopsis

Synopsis