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Espionage Was Central And Multi‑Faceted
- British WWII espionage was vast, covering codebreaking, bugging, deception, escape lines and sabotage across all theatres.
- Winning the intelligence game was presented as decisive to winning the war.
Prewar Networks Prepared Britain
- Pre‑war spy networks evolved from WWI operations and expanded due to threats from Bolsheviks and Nazi Germany.
- Britain kept stations and agents across European capitals well before WWII began.
Recruit For Skill And Trust, Not Open Calls
- Recruit agents for specific skills like languages, courage, or social access rather than by simple application.
- Use trusted informal networks to vet candidates rather than public recruitment.