British and American commanders first used modern special forces in support of conventional military operations during World War II. Since then, although specia

This volume offers the first comprehensive history of the Security Section of the Special Operations Executive and its relationship with MI5 during the Second W

In the early years of World War II, top secret training schools taught prospective agents the skills of a spy, from disguise to assassination.

The Special Operations Executive was one of the most secretive organizations of the Second World War, its activities cloaked in mystery and intrigue. The fate,