War Report of the OSS (Office of Strategic Services)
War Report of the OSS (Office of Strategic Services)

Author: United States. War Dept. Strategic Services Unit. History Project

Publisher:

Published: 1976

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 9780802705297

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Søgeord: COI; Hemmelige Agenter; Overvågningsvirksomhed; Secret Intelligence; SACO; AGFRTS; SOE-SO; SI London Teams; Siam; Myitkyina; MO; Pacific Ocean Theaters; Befrielsen af Europa; Betingelsesløs Kapitulation; Overgivelsesbetingelser; German Surrender Negotiations; Befrielsen af København; Algier; OG's; X-2/London; Liaison with Foreign Intelligence Services; Holland; Corsika; Resistance Movements; Resistance Aid

War Report of the OSS (Office of Strategic Services)
War Report of the OSS (Office of Strategic Services)

Author: United States. War Dept. Strategic Services Unit. History Project

Publisher:

Published: 1976

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 9780802705297

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Søgeord: COI; Hemmelige Agenter; Overvågningsvirksomhed; Secret Intelligence; SACO; AGFRTS; SOE-SO; SI London Teams; Siam; Myitkyina; MO; Pacific Ocean Theaters; Befrielsen af Europa; Betingelsesløs Kapitulation; Overgivelsesbetingelser; German Surrender Negotiations; Befrielsen af København; Algier; OG's; X-2/London; Liaison with Foreign Intelligence Services; Holland; Corsika; Resistance Movements; Resistance Aid

Office of Strategic Services 1942–45
Office of Strategic Services 1942–45

Author: Eugene Liptak

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2013-02-20

Total Pages: 133

ISBN-13: 1472801830

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The Office of Strategic Services, the forerunner of the CIA, was founded in 1942 by William 'Wild Bill' Donovan under the direction of President Roosevelt. Agents were enlisted from both the armed services and civilians to produce operational groups specialising in different foreign areas including Italy, Norway, Yugoslavia and China. In 1944 the number of men and women working in the service totalled nearly 13,500. This intriguing story of the origins and development of the American espionage forces covers all of the different departments involved, with a particular emphasis on the courageous teams operating in the field. The volume is illustrated with many photographs, including images from the film director John Ford who led the OSS Photographic Unit and parachuted into Burma in 1943.

War Report, Office of Strategic Services (OSS)
War Report, Office of Strategic Services (OSS)

Author: United States. War Department. Strategic Services Unit. History Project

Publisher:

Published: 1949

Total Pages: 900

ISBN-13:

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Volume 1 of the OSS War Report outlines the growth of COI/ OSS in Washington and the development of the functions of its various branches. In volume 2, OSS activity in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East is related, not by branches, but according to each successive target area. "This War Report presents a well-rounded study of the first comprehensive organization for intelligence and unorthodox warfare in the history of the United States. I only regret that limitations of time prevented a fuller recording of OSS operations and experience. The importance of OSS lies not only in its role in hastening military victory, but also in the development of the concept of unorthodox warfare which alone constitutes a major contribution. Of even farther reaching importance are the lessons learned and the contributions made to the future of American defense and foreign policy. The experience of OSS showed above all how essential it is for winning the war and keeping the peace to base national policy upon accurate and complete intelligence. Unorthodox warfare is now recognized as a vital part of our defense system." - William J. Donovan, Director, Office of Strategic Services.

The Secret War
The Secret War

Author: George C. Chalou

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1995-12

Total Pages: 410

ISBN-13: 9780788125980

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The proceedings of the first major scholarly conference on the OSS, which was in existence from 1941 through 1945. Includes 24 papers presented by veterans and historians of the OSS. Offers new insights into the activities and importance of the U.S.'s first modern national intelligence agency. Discusses: the U.S. on the brink of war; the operations of the OSS at the headquarters level and in the field throughout Western Europe, the Balkans, and Asia. Also explores the legacy of the OSS. Contributors include: Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., William Colby, Walt W. Rostow, Robin Winks, and Aline, Countess of Romanones.