This two-part series explains how, with Churchill’s support, the British efforts at
destroying the Nazi tyranny of World War Two, resulted in the victory of the Allies in
1945.

In particular, we examine the formation of a very secret organization, the Special
Operations Executive, SOE, and some examples of specific operations that took place
in occupied Europe. This involved intelligence gathering and sabotage that gave
support to the resistance in those occupied countries.

Part 1 explains the history of the intelligence services in Britain and the formation of the
Special Operations Executive and Part 2 covers several of the various operations that
took place during SOE’s existence.
David Barrett lived in London during the London Blitz and was 6 years old when World
War Two finished.

Part 1 – Friday, May 8, 2026 at 2:00pm:

The history of the intelligence services in Britain and the formation of the Special Operations Executive

Part 2 – Saturday May 9, 2026 at 1:00pm:

Covers several of the various operations that took place during SOE’s existence.

For more information or to register for these events, please contact Amy Wolfe at awolfe@clamsnet.org or by calling the OVL directly at (508)428-5757