Soe The Scientific Secrets

Author : Fredric Boyce,Douglas Everett
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752475806

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SOE: The Scientific Secrets by Fredric Boyce,Douglas Everett Pdf

The history of Special Operations Executive (SOE) seems to spring a never-ending run of surprises, and here are some more. This book explores the mysterious world of the tools SOE used for their missions of subversion and sabotage. An often grim reality is confronted that is more akin with the world of James Bond and Q's workshop than previously believed. Written by two scientists, one of whom served in the SOE and one who was tasked with clearing up after it was disbanded; their insider knowledge presents a clear account of the way in which SOE's inventors worked. From high explosive technology to chemical and biological devices; from the techniques of air supply to incendiarism; from camouflage to underwater warfare; and from radio communications to weaponry. SOE: The Scientific Secrets is a revelation about the tools that allowed the murky world of spying and spies to operate during wartime.

Author : Fredric Boyce
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780752475806

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SOE: The Scientific Secrets by Fredric Boyce Pdf

The history of Special Operations Executive (SOE) seems to spring a never-ending run of surprises, and here are some more. This book explores the mysterious world of the tools SOE used for their missions of subversion and sabotage. An often grim reality is confronted that is more akin with the world of James Bond and Q's workshop than previously believed. Written by two scientists, one of whom served in the SOE and one who was tasked with clearing up after it was disbanded; their insider knowledge presents a clear account of the way in which SOE's inventors worked. From high explosive technology to chemical and biological devices; from the techniques of air supply to incendiarism; from camouflage to underwater warfare; and from radio communications to weaponry. SOE: The Scientific Secrets is a revelation about the tools that allowed the murky world of spying and spies to operate during wartime.

Author : Daniel Young
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2007-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1435310748

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Young's Demonstrative Translation of Scientific Secrets by Daniel Young Pdf

Author : Stephen Hart,Chris Mann
Publisher : Amber Books Ltd
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782741039

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World War II Secret Operations Handbook by Stephen Hart,Chris Mann Pdf

The World War II Secret Operations Handbook reveals the skills and tricks used by the British SOE, the US OSS, the French Maquis, and other special forces between 1939 and 1945. Learn how to rig up a makeshift radio, how to pass undetected in enemy territory, how to live off the land and make shelter, and how to work as a sniper.

Author : Des Turner
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2022-02-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750999830

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The Secrets of Station 14 by Des Turner Pdf

Briggens House, near Harlow in Essex, was one of the most important of the establishments requisitioned by the Special Operations Executive (SOE) during the Second World War. Its mission was to accomplish Winston Churchill's directive to 'set Europe ablaze', and, initially, the house was used as a finishing school for the Cichociemni, elite Polish saboteurs, to prepare to parachute into Nazi-occupied Poland. In need of false identity documents to avoid the arrest, interrogation and execution of its agents, SOE gradually built up a printing department on site and Station 14 became the organisation's False Document Section. This is the true story of the house and its highly skilled wartime personnel, including British officers, Polish agents and the women of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry. For the resident staff it was a relatively safe posting, but tension built as the Poles, fighting their own battle for Polish independence, competed for scarce resources in wartime Britain. SOE historian Des Turner uses first-hand accounts, memoirs and official records to reveal long-forgotten stories of tragedy, humour and frustration, giving long-overdue credit to the men and women of Briggens House who were prevented by the Secrets Act from ever speaking about their wartime work.

Author : Des Turner
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752468181

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Station 12 by Des Turner Pdf

The full story of Aston House in the Second World War has never been told before. Its activities were top secret and as important to the Allied war effort as those of Bletchley Park, but in a different way. Situated near Stevenage, Aston House was one of many British country houses requisitioned during the Second World War by the Special Operations Executive (SOE). Born out of Bletchley Park, where it began life as SIS Section 'D' (for Destruction), Station 12's scientific and military personnel invented, made and supplied 'toys' for the Commandos, Special Boat Service, SAS, and resistance groups. Included in their deadly arsenal of weapons were plastic explosives, limpet mines, pressure switches, tree spigots, incendiary bombs, incendiary liquids and arrows, and a variety of time fuses. They worked on the tools for famous operations, such as the St Nazaire and Dieppe Raids, and the assassination of Himmler's deputy in Prague. Also revealed are the human stories of personnel stationed in this extremely remote village and the explosive pranks they played on each other, and certain visitors, which add some light relief to their destructive purpose.

Author : Fredric Boyce
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2009-03-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750959032

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SOE's Ultimate Deception by Fredric Boyce Pdf

In the closing months of the Second World War, General Eisenhower exhorted the Western Allied forces to redouble their efforts to break the German will to resist. In considering this appeal, General Gubbins, whose Special Operations Executive was making a significant contribution to the liberation of occupied territory, was faced with a fundamental difficulty in the case of Germany. Although opposition to Nazism was present in some areas, it was neither organised nor pro-Allied. Then someone had the idea of creating an entirely fictional German resistance movement and 'selling it' to the Nazi security authorities. From January until April 1945, SOE rained propaganda leaflets on the hapless population fleeing the ruins of their cities and the oncoming Allied ground forces; they broadcast messages to the 'resistance'; they planted the most scandalous lies about eminent Nazis; and at the end they even dropped four agents on fictitious missions. This imaginative response to Ike's exhortation and the sheer audacity of the operation itself demand to be told to a wider audience.

Author : Z. I. P. ZIP Reads
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 198699578X

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Summary and Analysis of When by Z. I. P. ZIP Reads Pdf

PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. If you'd like to purchase the original book, please paste this link in your browser: https://amzn.to/2pQ6d5w Behavioral science and motivation expert Daniel H. Pink reveals how people can succeed more by scheduling whatever they do around their inner rhythms in his book, "When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing." Learn how to use the science of timing to improve your life, your career, your mood, your motivation, and even your marriage in this summary of Daniel Pink's bestselling book, When. Click "Buy Now with 1-Click" to own your copy today! What does this ZIP Reads Summary Include? A synopsis of the original book The three chronotypes and how to tell which one you are How to apply Pink's wisdom to your daily routine The secrets of why when we do things is just as important as how Editorial Review of the original book Short bio of Daniel Pink About the Original Book:In this instant New York Times bestseller, management guru Daniel H. Pink digs through hundreds of scientific studies to reveal the secrets to the perfect time to go to school, book a hospital appointment, appear before a parole board, work on problems that demand creative solutions, and marry. In between, he explains the hidden structure of days and reveals that beginnings, midpoints, and endings pack. Anyone who has struggled with chaotic schedules, low energy levels, and fading motivation will find this book an invaluable read DISCLAIMER: This book is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing. ZIP Reads is wholly responsible for this content and is not associated with the original author in any way. Please follow this link: https://amzn.to/2pQ6d5w to purchase a copy of the original book. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2004-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781550025057

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How to Be a Spy by Anonim Pdf

During World War II, training in the black arts of covert operation was vital preparation for the 'ungentlemanly warfare' waged by the Special Operations Executive (SOE) against Hitler's Germany and Tojo's Japan. Reproduced here is the most comprehensive training syllabus used at SOE's Special Training Schools (STSs) showing how agents learnt to wreak maximum destruction in occupied Europe and beyond. The training took place in country houses and other secluded locations ranging from the Highlands of Scotland to Singapore and Canada. An array of unconventional skills are covered - from burglary, close combat and silent killing through to propaganda, surveillance and disguise - giving insight into the workings of one of World War II's most intriguing organizations. Denis Rigden's introduction sets the documents in its historical context and includes stories of how these lessons were put into practice on actual wartime missions.

Author : Derwin Gregory
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781351718332

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The Global Infrastructure of the Special Operations Executive by Derwin Gregory Pdf

During the Second World War, the British government established the Special Operations Executive (SOE) for the purpose of coordinating ‘all action, by way of subversion and sabotage, against the enemy overseas’. Although the overseas operations of this branch of the British Secret Services are relatively well known, few studies have explored the ‘backroom sections’ of this organisation. This book draws together the infrastructure developed to support an agent’s ‘journey’ from recruitment to despatch to the field. At the start of the Second World War there were few existing facilities established within the UK to support clandestine operations. As the conflict progressed, in parallel to learning the operational procedures of their trade, SOE also had to rapidly expand their support infrastructure around the world. The organisation could effectively support their agents only by establishing facilities dedicated to training, research and development, supply, transportation, communication, and command and control. By predominately focusing on the organisation’s ‘agent facing’ infrastructure, this book provides a backdrop to the brave men and women who conducted operations abroad. In addition, it gives an overview of the facilities in which SOE’s backroom staff lived and worked. The book will be of interest to students and scholars of archaeology, history and war studies.

Author : Gerrit Dworok,Frank Jacob
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786497171

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The Means to Kill by Gerrit Dworok,Frank Jacob Pdf

Throughout human history, technological innovation has functioned as a driver of civilization and inspired many people's belief in progress. When it comes to warfare, where technology is applied with a cruel and deadly logic, a nuanced view is needed. From siege engines to drones, innovation has often served a less enlightened aim: elimination of the enemy. This collection of new essays from specialists in military history examines the interdependence between war and technology from a number of regional perspectives.

Author : Brian Lett
Publisher : Grub Street Publishers
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781783030798

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Ian Fleming and SOE's Operation POSTMASTER by Brian Lett Pdf

The true story of the force of “licensed to kill” secret agents who became the basis for the James Bond spy series. Brigadier Colin Gubbins was M. The Special Operations Executive was his Secret Service. Professor Dudley Newitt was Q. Capt. Gus March-Phillips commanded “Maid of Honor Force,” the team of “James Bonds” who, in a daring operation, sailed a ship to West Africa and stole three enemy ships from a neutral Spanish port on the volcanic island of Fernando Po. Ian Fleming worked closely with M to oil the wheels that made the operation possible, and prepared the cover story, in which the British government lied in order to conceal British responsibility for the raid. M’s agents prepared the ground on Fernando Po, even enmeshing the governor in a honey trap. March-Phillips and his team carried out the raid successfully in January 1942, despite much opposition from the local regular Army and Navy commanders, and in the face of overwhelming odds. Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told Fleming’s lies on the international stage, denying any British complicity in the operation. As a result, a secrecy embargo enveloped Operation POSTMASTER until recently. This gripping book proves beyond doubt that this thrilling operation, and the men who carried it out, were the inspiration for Fleming’s fictional 007.

Author : Mark Seaman
Publisher : Kings Road Publishing
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781789460216

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Undercover Agent by Mark Seaman Pdf

Tony Brooks was unique. He was barely out of school when recruited in 1941 by the Special Operations Executive (SOE), the wartime secret service established by Churchill to 'set Europe ablaze'. After extensive training he was parachuted into France in July 1942 - being among the first (and youngest) British agents sent to support the nascent French Resistance. Brook's success was primarily due to his exceptional qualities as a secret agent, although he was aided by large and frequent slices of luck. Among much else, he survived brushes with a British traitor and a notorious double agent; the Gestapo's capture of his wireless operator and subsequent attempts to trap Brooks; brief incarceration in a Spanish concentration camp; injuries resulting from a parachute jump into France; and even capture and interrogation by the Gestapo - although his cover story held and he was released. In an age when we so often take our heroes from the worlds of sport, film, television, music, fashion, or just 'celebrity', it is perhaps salutary to be reminded of a young man who ended the war in command of a disparate force of some 10,000 armed resistance fighters, and decorated with two of this country's highest awards for gallantry, the DSO and MC. At the time, he was just twenty-three years old. This remarkable, detailed and intimate account of a clandestine agent's dangerous wartime career combines the historian's expert eye with the narrative colour of remembered events. As a study in courage, it has few, if any, equals.

Author : James Beardon
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752497471

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The Spellmount Guide to London by James Beardon Pdf

During the lead up to and over the course of the Second World War, London was a city transformed as it simultaneously became the front line and the command centre of Allied operations. The scale and speed of the city’s transformation has been unparalleled in London’s history as the government requisitioned buildings and defences were built while bombing wrought devastation across the city, changing it forever. This book will guide the reader, as a virtual tourist – or a real one – around war-time London.Buildings that had a specific war time use or have a link to an important event that occurred during the war are revealed, along with the often secret activities, known only to a select few at the time, of the organisations who occupied them. Buildings used as air raid shelters, iconic buildings damaged by enemy bombing and how London itself changed is all brought to life. Clear maps make this a user-friendly guide for the London explorer and the fascinating background information will enthrall the virtual tourist. Selfridges was still a shopper’s paradise during the war – but what did the emporium hide in the basement?

Author : Denis Rigden
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752475745

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Kill the Fuhrer by Denis Rigden Pdf

During the Second World War, Britain's top secret Special Operations Executive plotted to assassinate Hitler. A small department of SOE known as Section X had the tantalisingly complex task of investigating how, when and where their plan could be executed. The section also plotted the killing of Goebbels, Himmler and other selected members of Hitler's inner circle. Only Section X and a handful of other SOE staff had any knowledge of these projects, codenamed Operation Foxley and Operation Little Foxleys. As history has shown, these schemes turned out to be pipe dreams. Even so, Section X, renamed the German Directorate in 1944, made a huge contribution to the Allied war effort through their organised sabotage and clandestine distribution of black propaganda. Denis Rigden describes Section X's efforts to discover as much as possible about the intended assassination targets, and questions whether a successful Operation Foxley would have helped or hindered the Allied cause. Based on top secret documents and private sources and illustrated with archive photographs, ' Kill the Fuhrer' is an intriguing insight into the shadowy world of Britain's wartime secret services.