SOE (Special Operations Executive)

The Special Operations Executive (SOE) was a British organization formed during World War II, established in 1940 to conduct espionage, sabotage, and guerrilla warfare against Nazi Germany and its occupied territories. The SOE aimed to support resistance movements, gather intelligence, and disrupt enemy supply lines. Often referred to as "the Baker Street Irregulars," its operatives trained in clandestine skills and worked closely with local resistance groups. The SOE played a vital role in undermining enemy efforts and contributed significantly to the war's outcome, emphasizing the importance of unconventional warfare in modern military strategy.