M. I. 9 : The Official History of the Secret Escape and Evasion Organisation.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

An Official History

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Prisoners of war--Great Britain.

Prisoners of war.

Espionage, British.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (218 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2024.

Summary:

This official history of M.I.9 explores the formation, objectives, and operations of the British military intelligence section tasked with facilitating the escape and evasion of British prisoners of war during World War II. Drawing from original archival materials, the book details the methods used to train personnel, provide escape aids, and maintain morale in prison camps. It also covers intelligence gathering techniques and the dissemination of information to support escape efforts. The narrative includes first-hand accounts from individuals who participated in or benefited from M.I.9's activities, offering insight into the organization's impact on wartime operations. Intended for historians, military enthusiasts, and researchers, the book sheds light on the strategic role of M.I.9 in undermining enemy efforts and aiding British service members in captivity or evasion scenarios. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

1-3990-7959-X

1-3990-7957-3

OCLC:

1467876353