The fullest account yet of the activities of the SSRF. Draws on recently released archival material. Sequel to Ian Fleming and SOE's Operation POSTMASTER
For those with even a passing interest in the Second World War, the name Colin Gubbins is synonymous with the Special Operations Executive (SOE). This is not surprising as from its creation in late 1
This work describes three ill-fated Special Air Service (SAS) operations in occupied Italy during WWII. One of the operations, Operation BLIMEY, was aided by an SOE mission led by Major Gordon Lett (t