Memories of an SOE Historian

by M.R.D. Foot

Overview

Michael (M.R.D.) Foot enjoys the rare distinction of being the only person referred to by his real name in a John Le Carre novel. A highly significant tribute to the man entrusted with writing the official record of the Special Operations Executive. He authored first the History of SOE in France (1966) and twenty years later the highly sensitive accounts of SOE operations in Belgium and Holland (which the Germans infiltrated with disastrous results).

With his own war service background and academic reputation M.R.D. was an inspired choice for these historic tasks. He was fearless in pursuit of the truth and in thwarting bureaucratic attempts to muzzle him. His war exploits make thrilling reading. His behind-the-lines mission to track down a notorious SD interrogator went badly wrong and he only just escaped with his life. His career has brought him into close contact with an astonishing cast of characters and his tongue-in-cheek account of academic life makes lively reading.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781399014465
Publisher:	Pen and Sword
Publication date:	12/28/2021
Pages:	216
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

M.R.D Foot is a prolific historic author whose books cover a selection of topics.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Ancestry 1

Chapter 2 Childhood 14

Chapter 3 War 54

Chapter 4 Oxford 102

Chapter 5 Ructions 130

Chapter 6 Manchester: more ructions 142

Chapter 7 Work and play 154

Chapter 8 Reflections on SOE 172

Chapter 9 Peace by the Quin 187

Index 198

Editorial Reviews

"Foot emerges as a truly heroic officer, relentless, fearless, and unquestionably honest in his pursuit of the truth, to say nothing of his courage while fighting off those who would silence him."

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