SOE: The Scientific Secrets

by Fredric Boyce (Author), Douglas Everett (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2003

  $3.25

  The history of the Special Operations Executive during World War II has been the subject of many books down the years. This is a detailed account of the development of equipment and techniques upon which the success of its subversive activities relied. SOE's behind-the-scenes research and development programme ranged from high explosive technology to chemical and biochemical devices; from the techniques of air supply to incendiarism; from camouflage to underwater warfare; and from radio communications to weaponry. This is a well-documented account of how scientific and technical skills were exploited in support of the heroic efforts of SOE agents world wide during World War II.

• Used

  Paperback
  2004

  $4.20

  The history of the Special Operations Executive during the Second World War has been the subject of many books over the past fifty years.

• New

  Paperback
  2009

  $15.38

  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.