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Origins of the Special Operations Executive (SOE)

13 Jul 1940

A file of correspondence and memoranda discussing proposed arrangements for the control and funding of British special operations. The documents discuss the chains of command and responsibility, and which officials would have the power to authorise special operations. The file also includes arrangements for the circulation of the proposals around various government departments and officials.
germany information sharing great britain second world war personnel security service secret intelligence service special operations special operations executive chiefs of staff foreign office edward bridges british intelligence organisation intelligence funding intelligence organization alexander cadogan intelligence services responsibilities robert vansittart
Collection ID
CAB301
Conflict
Second World War
Countries
Germany Great Britain
Document Reference
CAB 301/49/2
Document Types
Memorandum Correspondence
File Reference
CAB 301/49
Identifier
10.1080/swwf.cab301.0049.002
Keywords
British Intelligence Organisation Intelligence Services Responsibilities Personnel Information Sharing Special Operations
Languages
English
Organizations
Chiefs of Staff Foreign Office Secret Intelligence Service Security Service Special Operations Executive
Pages
13
Persons Discussed
Edward Bridges Alexander Cadogan Robert Vansittart
Published in
United Kingdom
Themes
Intelligence Funding Intelligence Organization

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