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Special Operations Executive
Government agency
The Special Operations Executive was a secret British World War II organisation. It was officially formed on 22 July 1940 under Minister of Economic Warfare Hugh Dalton, from the amalgamation of three existing secret organisations. Wikipedia
Role: Espionage; Irregular warfare (especially sabotage and raiding operations); Special reconnaissance
Active: 22 July 1940 – 15 January 1946
Notable commanders: Frank Nelson; Charles Jocelyn Hambro; Colin Gubbins
Nickname(s): "The Baker Street Irregulars"; "Churchill's Secret Army"; "Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare"
Bibliography
Mission France The true History of the Women of SOE Kate Vigurs - ISBN 978-0-300-26481-4
The Heroines of SOE Britain's Secret Women in France - F Section by Squadron Leader Beryl E Escott ISBN 978-0-7524-8729-8