the British Special Operations Executive
GPTKB entity
Properties (63)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
military organization
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
the Allies
|
| gptkbp:collaboratedWith |
gptkb:the_French_Resistance
|
| gptkbp:conducted |
psychological warfare
|
| gptkbp:createdBy |
specialized units
the need for unconventional warfare |
| gptkbp:developedBy |
covert action techniques
|
| gptkbp:disbanded |
post-war restructuring
|
| gptkbp:dissolved |
1946
|
| gptkbp:employs |
female agents
|
| gptkbp:established |
training schools
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1940
|
| gptkbp:funding |
covert operations
|
| gptkbp:has |
various branches
a diverse workforce a significant impact on warfare operational autonomy |
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:London
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
the British Special Operations Executive
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
modern special operations
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
special forces units
|
| gptkbp:is_a |
modern special operations forces
|
| gptkbp:is_a_key_player_in |
the_Allied_war_effort
|
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:World_War_II
the use of propaganda the D-Day landings the assassination of key targets the establishment of networks in enemy territory the planning of operations against Axis powers the training of foreign operatives the_liberation_of_Europe sabotaging_German_infrastructure |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
its adaptability
its secrecy its innovative tactics its covert nature |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:the_British_intelligence_community
the_British_military |
| gptkbp:key_figure |
Col._Colin_Gubbins
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
intelligence agencies
|
| gptkbp:notableOperations |
Operation Glimmer
Operation Jedburgh Operation Antler |
| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:Italy
gptkb:North_Africa gptkb:the_Balkans the_British_government occupied_Europe |
| gptkbp:partnerships |
local resistance movements
|
| gptkbp:provides |
intelligence
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
conduct espionage and sabotage
|
| gptkbp:recruitment |
agents
|
| gptkbp:responsibleFor |
covert missions
|
| gptkbp:succeededBy |
the_Special_Operations_Executive_(SOE)
|
| gptkbp:supported |
partisan groups
|
| gptkbp:training |
guerrilla warfare
demolition experts |
| gptkbp:uses |
radio communications
|
| gptkbp:utilizes |
intelligence gathering
air drops sabotage tactics deception strategies |
| gptkbp:works_with |
the_Office_of_Strategic_Services
|