Soe Low Countries by Foot (41 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. British spying successes in France and elsewhere during the Second World War were not replicated in Belgium and Holland, where the Germans had infiltrated the network from 1942 and exploited their advantage by spreading false information. The leading historian of SOE investigates how security was breached, uncovering inter-service rivalries, in-fighting and ineptitude in Whitehall as well as the brave stories of the dozens of captured field operatives.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. SOE's Belgian and Dutch operations in the Second World War have always been considered highly controversial because of the notorious Englandspiel ('the English game') run by the Germans, which effectively took control of the entire resistance organisation in Holland. Skilfully manipulated by Colonel Hermann Giskes, the occupying force arrested dozens of Dutch agents and operated their wireless sets with sufficient finesse to persuade SOE's headquarters in London that their networks were operating without interference. In reality, each consignment of agents and equipment fell directly into the hands of the Nazis.Was there a traitor in London? Was it incompetence in the field or hopelessly inadequate security procedures? The Belgian experience, equally complicated, was for a time almost as disastrous as the Dutch. Opinions have differed, but here the official records are opened for independent scrutiny by an acknowledged specialist in SOE's operations. The story that emerges is a harrowing catalogue of Whitehall jealousies and infighting, blunders and ineptitude, combined with breathtaking bravery on the part of the agents who were captured. …

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. SOEs Belgian and Dutch operations in the Second World War have always been considered highly controversial because of the notorious Englandspiel (the English game) run by the Germans, which effectively took control of the entire resistance organisation in Holland. Skilfully manipulated by Colonel Hermann Giskes, the occupying force arrested dozens of Dutch agents and operated their wireless sets with sufficient finesse to persuade SOEs headquarters in London that their networks were operating without interference. In reality, each consignment of agents and equipment fell directly into the hands of the Nazis.Was there a traitor in London? Was it incompetence in the field or hopelessly inadequate security procedures? The Belgian experience, equally complicated, was for a time almost as disastrous as the Dutch. Opinions have differed, but here the official records are opened for independent scrutiny by an acknowledged specialist in SOEs operations. The story that emerges is a harrowing catalogue of Whitehall jealousies and infighting, blunders and ineptitude, combined with breathtaking bravery on the part of the agents who were captured. One of the great classics of espionage and special operations (Nigel West) by 'the pre-eminent historian of SOE' (Antony Beevor). Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: New. pp. 448.

Condition: New. 2018. Reprint. Paperback. . . . . .

Condition: New. 2018. Reprint. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 448 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. very nice copy.

Condition: New. pp. 448.

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-bumped, sun-toned, and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Not price-clipped. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; xviii, 553 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. Subjects; Great Britain. Special Operations Executive History. World War, 1939-1945 Secret service Great Britain. World War, 1939-1945 Underground movements Benelux countries. 1 Kg.…

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First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-bumped, sun-toned, and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Not price-clipped. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; xviii, 553 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. Subjects; Great Britain. Special Operations Executive History. World War, 1939-1945 Secret service Great Britain. World War, 1939-1945 Underground movements Benelux countries. 1 Kg.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. First Edition. From an academic library with the usual stamps and labels. Binding tight and contents clean but black cloth covered boards are rubbed expecially to the top and tail of spine and corners. Boards have some pale marks and tape residue. This is a heavy book and we will request extra postage if ordered from outside the UK. A00014235.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Pages lightly age toned, otherwise in great condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Hard cover is bumped to spine ends. DJ is covered in a clear protective wrapper. Pages are slightly yellowed. Contains black & white illustrations. Additional postage may be required due to weight. Seller Ref: M12536.

London, St. Ermin's Press 2001. 553 Seiten m. Abbildungen a. Tafeln. Orig. Hardcover, Schutzumschl., 8°. Gut erhalten. Gewicht: 1,1 Kilogramm. Versandspesen im Inland nur 3,50 EURO.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - SOE's Belgian and Dutch operations in the Second World War have always been considered highly controversial because of the notorious Englandspiel ('the English game') run by the Germans, which effectively took control of the entire resistance organisation in Holland. Skilfully manipulated by Colonel Hermann Giskes, the occupying force arrested dozens of Dutch agents and operated their wireless sets with sufficient finesse to persuade SOE's headquarters in London that their networks were operating without interference. In reality, each consignment of agents and equipment fell directly into the hands of the Nazis.Was there a traitor in London Was it incompetence in the field or hopelessly inadequate security procedures The Belgian experience, equally complicated, was for a time almost as disastrous as the Dutch. Opinions have differed, but here the official records are opened for independent scrutiny by an acknowledged specialist in SOE's operations. The story that emerges is a harrowing catalogue of Whitehall jealousies and infighting, blunders and ineptitude, combined with breathtaking bravery on the part of the agents who were captured.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. SOEs Belgian and Dutch operations in the Second World War have always been considered highly controversial because of the notorious Englandspiel (the English game) run by the Germans, which effectively took control of the entire resistance organisation in Holland. Skilfully manipulated by Colonel Hermann Giskes, the occupying force arrested dozens of Dutch agents and operated their wireless sets with sufficient finesse to persuade SOEs headquarters in London that their networks were operating without interference. In reality, each consignment of agents and equipment fell directly into the hands of the Nazis.Was there a traitor in London? Was it incompetence in the field or hopelessly inadequate security procedures? The Belgian experience, equally complicated, was for a time almost as disastrous as the Dutch. Opinions have differed, but here the official records are opened for independent scrutiny by an acknowledged specialist in SOEs operations. The story that emerges is a harrowing catalogue of Whitehall jealousies and infighting, blunders and ineptitude, combined with breathtaking bravery on the part of the agents who were captured. One of the great classics of espionage and special operations (Nigel West) by 'the pre-eminent historian of SOE' (Antony Beevor). Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. SOEs Belgian and Dutch operations in the Second World War have always been considered highly controversial because of the notorious Englandspiel (the English game) run by the Germans, which effectively took control of the entire resistance organisation in Holland. Skilfully manipulated by Colonel Hermann Giskes, the occupying force arrested dozens of Dutch agents and operated their wireless sets with sufficient finesse to persuade SOEs headquarters in London that their networks were operating without interference. In reality, each consignment of agents and equipment fell directly into the hands of the Nazis.Was there a traitor in London? Was it incompetence in the field or hopelessly inadequate security procedures? The Belgian experience, equally complicated, was for a time almost as disastrous as the Dutch. Opinions have differed, but here the official records are opened for independent scrutiny by an acknowledged specialist in SOEs operations. The story that emerges is a harrowing catalogue of Whitehall jealousies and infighting, blunders and ineptitude, combined with breathtaking bravery on the part of the agents who were captured. One of the great classics of espionage and special operations (Nigel West) by 'the pre-eminent historian of SOE' (Antony Beevor). Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: NEW.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. A First edition, First printing copy. A Near Fine book, in a near fine DW. "This is another authoritative work by Professor Michael Foot, extremely detailed and written in a style which, though academic, is easy to read and flows easily".

Paperback. Condition: New. SOE's Belgian and Dutch operations in the Second World War have always been considered highly controversial because of the notorious Englandspiel ('the English game') run by the Germans, which effectively took control of the entire resistance organisation in Holland. Skilfully manipulated by Colonel Hermann Giskes, the occupying force arrested dozens of Dutch agents and operated their wireless sets with sufficient finesse to persuade SOE's headquarters in London that their networks were operating without interference. In reality, each consignment of agents and equipment fell directly into the hands of the Nazis.Was there a traitor in London? Was it incompetence in the field or hopelessly inadequate security procedures? The Belgian experience, equally complicated, was for a time almost as disastrous as the Dutch. Opinions have differed, but here the official records are opened for independent scrutiny by an acknowledged specialist in SOE's operations. The story that emerges is a harrowing catalogue of Whitehall jealousies and infighting, blunders and ineptitude, combined with breathtaking bravery on the part of the agents who were captured. …