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An American soldier inspects German loot, found at the Schlosskirche in the south German town Ellingen, 24 April 1945. Courtesy: The U.S National Archives and Records Administration, RG 111-SC-204899

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The Photographic Squadron of the WATC using a variety of cameras during a training field day.

WAAAF Photographers

WAAAF photographers aided reconnaissance, mapping, and Allied intelligence.

By Lauren Hewitt

Second World War 1939 - 1945

Intelligence on the Somme

British intelligence systems played an influential role in the conduct of the fighting in 1916.

By Jim Beach

First World War 1914 - 1918

General Hans-Jürgen von Arnim and other senior officers arrive at Trent Park

The Walls Have Ears

Eavesdropping on German prisoners in England provided crucial intelligence.

By Dr Helen Fry

Second World War 1939 - 1945

The Samichon Valley as seen from the Hook in July 1953

Secret agents across the Samichon

Sergeant Jack Harris fought behind enemy lines in the closing months of the Korean war.

By Michael Kelly

Korean War 1950 - 1953

Bletchley Park where women carried out vital work as codebreakers and cryptanalysts

Women and Deception

The role of women in espionage is a missing dimension in the history of D-Day.

By Dr Helen Fry

Second World War 1939 - 1945