Clandestine Warfare - Weapons and Equipment of the SOE and OSS

A study which will fascinate the enthusiast and general reader alike. The book's clear narrative set-pieces describe daring actions by secret agents with many illustrations of secret weapons and equipment and operators, including a large number of photographs which have not been published before and weapons and equipment that are known only to a few. The accuracy of detail will be of special interest to military historians. The book brings out the personalities of those involved, and the design, purpose and use of the weapons and equipment - sabotage devices, escape and evasion aids, communications and so-called collection devices including miniature cameras and suitcase radio sets. All the diversity of operations are covered - from assassinations, elimination and sabotage, through information gathering and radio work to escape and evasion. Appendices and captions cover uniform and insignia and specifications...