Tag Archives: Special Operations Executive

In the news: SOE operative,Jean-Louis de Ganay, dies at 91

Posted on July 17, 2013 by secondbysecond

The British newspaper The Telegraph reported the death yesterday of Jean-Louis de Ganay. He was 91 years old. French, and aristocratic by birth, de Ganay offered his services to the French Resistance during World War II. He was recruited by … Continue reading →

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In the news: Princess Noor Inayat Khan

Posted on November 1, 2012 by secondbysecond

Jane Martinson (The Women’s Blog with Jane Martinson 23 October 2012) recently reported in the British newspaper The Guardian that a statue is soon to be erected in London to honour Princess Noor Inayat Khan. The princess, who was descended from … Continue reading →

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In the news: The White Rabbit

Posted on October 11, 2012 by secondbysecond

A 23 September 2012 article by Jasper Copping in the British newspaper The Telegraph reviewed Sophie Jackson’s recent biography of the British WWII spy known as The White Rabbit. The White Rabbit was the code name for Wing Commander Forest Frederick … Continue reading →

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This week in the War, 22–28 July 1940: Special Operations Executive

Posted on July 24, 2012 by secondbysecond

The Special Operations Executive (SOE) officially came into being this week in the war, 22 July 1940. Its purpose: to harass the enemy from behind the lines. Churchill supported ‘butcher and bolt’ raids and was an advocate of elitist special … Continue reading →

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Milestones: Reinhard Heydrich. The usurper meets his end.

Posted on June 27, 2012 by secondbysecond

This week finds me in Prague and in the company of friends—some of whom are World War II buffs. The beautiful old city is dominated by its castle, which was once home to the kings of Bohemia and still lodges … Continue reading →

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