"This is a story about the courage of individuals in the face of overwhelming odds. Whatever rights or wrongs can be laid at the door of policy makers and desk-bound decision makers, nothing can detract from the astonishing determination to stay the course shown by all members of the SOE [Special Operations Executive] who parachuted into these Fascist outposts of Fortress Europe. Hunger, ill-health, lack of hygiene, exhaustion, cold and treachery all combined to make life behind enemy lines as insufferable as it was dangerous. For weeks on end, the SOE missions moved continually at night, chased by enemy troops and their paramilitary forces, betrayed by local villagers, awaiting air drops that never came and listening out ... for orders that were rarely specific ... SOE did push the boundaries out and the distinction between soldier and spy was blurred on more than one occasion"--P. viii-ix.

Pt. 1. Hungary and Slovakia. Maps of Hungary -- SOE personnel in Hungary and Slovakia -- SOE in Hungary and Slovakia -- pt. 2. Bulgaria. Maps of Bulgaria -- SOE personnel in Bulgaria -- SOE in Bulgaria -- pt. 3. Romania. Maps of Romania -- SOE personnel in Romania -- SOE in Romania.