The Special Operations Executive was one of the most secretive organizations of World War II, its activities cloaked in mystery and intrigue. The fate, therefore, of many of its agents was not revealed to the general public. Now, at last, it is possible to tell the stories of all those agents that died in action. These are their stories.

JOHN GREHAN has written, edited or contributed to more than 300 books and magazine articles covering a wide span of military history from the Iron Age to the recent conflict in Afghanistan. John has also appeared on local and national radio and television to advise on military history topics. He was employed as the Assistant Editor of Britain at War Magazine from its inception until 2014. John now devotes his time to writing and editing books.