Secret Operations Executive (SOE)

The Special Operations Executive (SOE) was a British organization formed during World War II, tasked with conducting covert missions against Nazi Germany. Established in 1940, its main goals included supporting resistance movements in occupied countries, sabotaging enemy operations, and gathering intelligence. The SOE trained agents in guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage, often working alongside local resistance groups. Its work played a crucial role in undermining German occupation and aiding Allied military efforts. The SOE eventually disbanded after the war, but its legacy influenced modern special operations and intelligence activities.