A file of correspondence, memoranda, and directives concerning Special Operations Executive (SOE) relations with the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) during the latter stages of the Second World War. In particular, the file discusses the need for a joint head of SOE and MI6 operations in Spain, where there had been friction between the services over responsibility for uncovering secret German assets. The documents discuss the need for and choice of the joint head, and include a directive setting out the responsibilities and activities of the two services. The file also includes instructions from MI6 to a former SOE agent engaged in private business in Brazil, giving a list of forbidden activities.
- Collection ID
- FO1093
- Conflict
- Second World War
- Countries
- Belgium Brazil Colombia England France Germany Italy Norway Poland Russia Spain United States of America
- Document Reference
- FO 1093/184/2
- Document Types
- Correspondence Memorandum Directive
- File Reference
- FO 1093/184
- Identifier
- 10.1080/swwf.fo1093.0184.002
- Keywords
- British Intelligence Organisation Intelligence Services Responsibilities Personnel Finances Intelligence Gathering
- Languages
- English
- Organizations
- Chiefs of Staff Foreign Office Permanent Under-Secretary's Department Secret Intelligence Service Special Operations Executive
- Pages
- 25
- Persons Discussed
- Alexander Cadogan Peter Loxley Roundell Palmer
- Published in
- United Kingdom
- Themes
- Intelligence Organization
