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What was British Information Services (1941)?

Introduction British Information Services (BIS) was an overt propaganda organisation that was part of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the government of the United Kingdom. Refer to British Security Co-Ordination. Outline BIS was initially formed in 1941, during World War II, as an organisation to promote British interests in the United States. It was… Read More

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What was Camp X (1941-1969)?

Introduction Camp X was the unofficial name of the secret Special Training School No. 103, a Second World War British paramilitary installation for training covert agents in the methods required for success in clandestine operations. It was located on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario between Whitby and Oshawa in Ontario, Canada. The area is… Read More

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What was British Security Co-Ordination (1940)?

Introduction British Security Co-ordination (BSC) was a covert organisation set up in New York City by the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in May 1940, during World War II, upon the authorisation of the Prime Minister, Winston Churchill. Its purpose was to investigate enemy activities, prevent sabotage against British interests in the Americas, and mobilise… Read More