UNDERCOVER The Men and Women of the Special Operations Executive PATRICK HOWARTH The Special Operations Executive, generally known as SOE, was one of the most remarkable creations of the Second World War. In July 1940. Winston Churchill instructed Hugh Daiton, Minister of Economic Warfare 'to set Europe ablaze'. Operating both as a cloak and a dagger, SOE's task was to foment and support clandestine resistance wherever it could gain a foothold.

Undercover is the story of this extraordinary organization told by one of its members. By bringing to life some of the outstanding men and women who served with SOE Patrick Howarth.

paints a vivid picture of memorable detail.

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