SOE and The Resistance by Major General Michael Tillotson
SOE and The Resistance describes the extraordinary contribution to the allied war effort made by the Special Operations Executive, from its formation in 1940 to the end of the war. Within a broadly chronological framework, the book illustrates how resistance was stimulated among the subjugated populations of Europe and the Far East, leading to the sabotage of industry and communications critical to the Axis cause. Ranging from France, through Scandinavia, the Low Countries, North Africa, the Balkans and the Far East, the story unfolds through the lives of the heroic men and women who served with the SOE in enemy-held territory, as recorded in their obituaries in The Times.
Author article in The Times
Serialised in The Times
Featured in an advert in the Church Times' Books for Christmas supplement.
Special Offer feature in The Times.
Mike Tillotson's SOE and The Resistance comprises The Times' obituaries of the men and women who served with Churchill's Special Operations Executive. It's a moving and colourful celebration of the lives- and bravery- of the people who went undercover across Europe and the Far East. -- The Times
Reviewed in The Times Literary Supplement.
Author Michael Tillotson's letter to the Editor is featured in the Times Literary Supplement.
Here, together for the first time, are the obituaries of the men and women who undermined axis rule from within, often living lives that were more daring, dangerous, lucky and heroic than that of the most implausible action hero. This is a hugely enjoyable read. -- The Catholic Herald
Serialised in The Times
Featured in an advert in the Church Times' Books for Christmas supplement.
Special Offer feature in The Times.
Mike Tillotson's SOE and The Resistance comprises The Times' obituaries of the men and women who served with Churchill's Special Operations Executive. It's a moving and colourful celebration of the lives- and bravery- of the people who went undercover across Europe and the Far East. -- The Times
Reviewed in The Times Literary Supplement.
Author Michael Tillotson's letter to the Editor is featured in the Times Literary Supplement.
Here, together for the first time, are the obituaries of the men and women who undermined axis rule from within, often living lives that were more daring, dangerous, lucky and heroic than that of the most implausible action hero. This is a hugely enjoyable read. -- The Catholic Herald
Michael Tillotson served in Europe, Malaya, Indo-China, South Arabia and with the UN in Cyprus before retiring as a major-general. He has published a number of books, including Finland at Peace & War and the biography of Field Marshal Lord Bramall. He has contributed military obituaries to The Times since 1997.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781441119711 |
| ISBN 10 | 144111971X |
| Title | SOE and The Resistance |
| Author | Major General Michael Tillotson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Continuum Publishing Corporation |
| Year published | 2011-03-11 |
| Number of pages | 296 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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