For the review of Professors Jeurgens and Schoenmaker, Universiteit Leiden
Record versus Narrative
What is the potential of the records released under the Waldegrave Initiative toimpact the pre-existing historiography of the SOE?
James Paul Baker (s1437895) /2014
Acknowledgements
The author would like to extend his gratitude to Dr. Christopher Murphy of the University of Salford for his guidance throughout the research and writing of this thesis. The author would also like to thank Mr. Robert Pearson, a fellow SOE Norway enthusiast and member of the Special Operations Historical Association, for his advice on the subject of this thesis. Further, Dr. Steven Kippax of the Special Operations Historical Association requires acknowledgment not only for introducing the author to Mr. Pearson but also assisting him with his research at The National Archives, Kew, London where they first met. Professor Charles Jeurgens, of the Nationaal Archief and Universiteit Leiden, is required recognition for his continuous advice and support during the formulation, research, and writing of this thesis.