

A SPUR CALLED COURAGE
SOE Heroes in Italy
by Alan Ogden
“…an impressive and significant contribution to the historical record of SOE and No 1 Special Force in particular…”
General the Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank GCB, LVO, OBE, DL. Colonel Commandant SAS, 2001-2010
“A Spur Called Courage is a well-written, meticulously-researched and highly-inspirational book about a courageous group of Second World War heroes. I congratulate Alan Ogden…”
Lord Ashcroft, KCMG [Author of ‘Special Forces Heroes’,‘Victoria Cross Heroes’ and ‘George Cross Heroes – Incredible True Stories of Bravery Beyond the Battlefield’]
The little known exploits of seventeen courageous Special Operations Executive [SOE] officers in Italy during WW2 vividly recounted by Alan Ogden who has been in contact with many of the families of these SOE heroes and has had access to hitherto unpublished letters, photographs and diaries.