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- Title
Britain's Secret Defences: Civilian Saboteurs, Spies and Assassins during the Second World War.
- Authors
Sturgill Jr., Robert W.
- Abstract
Britain's Secret Defences: Civilian Saboteurs, Spies and Assassins during the Second World War by Andrew Chatterton is a historical account of Britain's secret plans to recruit and train civilians to counter a potential German invasion during World War II. The book explores the recruitment, training, and equipping of civilians to spy on the enemy, disrupt invasion attempts, and carry out resistance activities after a hypothetical defeat. Chatterton challenges conventional perspectives on Britain's post-occupation plans and offers new insights into this lesser-known aspect of the war. While the book lacks extensive resources and does not discuss the ethical implications of using civilians in these roles, it provides an intriguing look at Britain's preparedness and willingness to use nonmilitary means to resist German aggression.
- Subjects
UNITED Kingdom; WORLD War II; SPIES; ASSASSINS; ESPIONAGE; HISTORICAL literature
- Publication
Air & Space Operations Review, 2023, Vol 2, Issue 4, p81
- ISSN
2771-7704
- Publication type
Article