jul 22, 1940 - Special Operations Executive Formed
Description:
SOE was formed from the merger of three existing secret departments: a propaganda organization within the Foreign Office known as Department EH; Section D within SIS, to investigate the use of sabotage and propaganda; and the research department MI(R) within the War Office, to conduct research into guerrilla warfare.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 22, 1940
Now
~ 85 years ago