SOE
Britishabbreviation
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Then, 60 years later, a doctoral student researching the women of the SOE knocks on Theo’s door and together they follow a new trail to find out what happened to Tessa.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The Shetland Bus convoys were part of the Norwegian branch of the SOE, supporting the resistance movement in Norway.
From BBC • May 2, 2025
González did learn about Stewart’s life and work, as well as other women in the SOE, including Virginia Hall, Nancy Wake and Mata Hari.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2024
His statement came after local media cited SOE minister Erick Thohir as saying on Tuesday that he planned to merge Pelita Air with Garuda group, which includes its low cost airline unit Citilink.
From Reuters • Aug. 22, 2023
Do you know—you probably do know—that in enemy territory the life expectancy of a w/op, or W/T operator as they say in SOE, is only six weeks?
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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