Overview

Europe, 1940. Nazi forces sweep across the continent, with a British invasion likely only weeks away. Never before has a resistance movement been so crucial to the war effort. In this comprehensive appraisal of Anglo-Norwegian cooperation in the Second World War, Tony Insall reveals some of the most striking successes of the Norwegian resistance, particularly the reports produced by the heroic SIS agents living in the country’s desolate wilderness. Their coast-watching intelligence highlighted the movements of the German fleet and led to counter-strikes that sank many enemy ships – most notably the Tirpitz in November 1944. Delving deep into the archives, Insall also shows how SIS and SOE’s effective cooperation with their Norwegian counterparts produced some of the most remarkable achievements of the war. This fully updated edition draws on a wealth of new source material, revealing previously unknown stories of fraught sea crossings, a disastrous British-Norwegian operation, covert dealings with the Russians and much more.

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“A beautifully detailed account that brings to life the extraordinary story of the Norwegian resistance. So many played their part – kings, prime ministers, traitors like Kim Philby – but mostly this is a tale of bloody-minded determination on the part of unsung heroes.” Michael Dobbs “A fascinating account of Anglo-Norwegian cooperation in the heroic struggle against German occupation.” Andy McNab “A fascinating and novel insight … Among a number of important new sources, Tony Insall has discovered in Oslo top-secret SIS files which are unavailable in Britain.” Professor Christopher Andrew “Shines a light on a fascinating but little-known part of the war.” Gordon Corera “An authoritative perspective on some of the most remarkable operations of the Second World War.” Military History Monthly

Author Information

Dr Tony Insall worked for more than thirty years in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and served in Nigeria, Hong Kong, China and Malaysia before spending five years in Norway. He was also an associate editor of FCDO Historians and has published several books and articles on Norwegian history. He is the co-founder of the Anglo-Norwegian Resistance Commemoration Project, the purpose of which is to increase recognition of this significant aspect of our common history. He is also a visiting professor in the Department of War Studies at King’s College London and a fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He lives near Guildford in Surrey.

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