How to Become a Spy: The World War II SOE Training Manual

How to Become a Spy: The World War II SOE Training Manual

During World War II, training in the black arts of covert operation was vital preparation for the Â“ungentlemanly warfareâ€ waged by the Special Operations Executive (SOE) against Hitlerâ€™s Germany and Tojoâ€™s Japan. In the early years of the war, the SOE set up top secret training schools to instruct prospective agents in the art of being a spy. Soon there was an international network of schools in operation in secluded locations ranging from the Scottish Highlands to Singapore and Canada.

Reproduced here is one of the most comprehensive training syllabi used at SOEâ€™s Special Training Schools (STSs) instructing agents on how to wreak maximum havoc in occupied Europe and beyond. A staggering array of unconventional skills are coveredÂ—from burglary, close combat, and silent killing, to utilizing propaganda, surveillance, and disguiseÂ—giving an unprecedented insight into the workings of one of WWIIâ€™s most intriguing organizations.

These files, released from the British National Archive, put covert history in readersâ€™ hands. Uncover an exciting, little-known part of WWII history and delve into the inner workings of a real spy network.

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Country USA
Brand Skyhorse
Manufacturer Skyhorse
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber B&W photos
ReleaseDate 2015-06-09
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781632205261

Country	USA
Brand	Skyhorse
Manufacturer	Skyhorse
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	B&W photos
ReleaseDate	2015-06-09
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781632205261

How to Become a Spy: The World War II SOE Training Manual

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