THE GERMAN PENETRATION OF SOE. France 1941- 1944.
London, Published by William Kimber, 1975. First editon.8vo.pp.192 including diagram, dates for reference, biographies and index. Small mark on page 41, price clipped dust wrapper. Black cloth hardcover with gold gilt lettering in original pictorial dust wrapper. Very good, a tight clean copy. Item #195297
ISBN: 0718300645
"The German Penetration of S.O.E." by Jean Overton Fuller delves into the infiltration of the Special Operations Executive (SOE) in France by German intelligence during World War II. The book explores the complex and treacherous relationships between SOE agents and their German counterparts, highlighting how these penetrations led to the compromise and capture of many SOE operatives. Fuller meticulously examines the roles of key figures like Henri Déricourt, a controversial double agent, and the broader implications of these infiltrations on the effectiveness of SOE operations. The narrative is based on extensive interviews and personal investigations, revealing the intricate web of espionage, betrayal, and survival within the wartime intelligence community.
Price: $200.00