Full Description
Offering a new perspective on the British experience of the Second World War in Europe, this book provides a series of snapshots of the role which languages played in the key processes of British war-making, moving from frameworks of perception and intelligence gathering, through to liberation/occupation, and on to the aftermath of conflict.
Contents
List of Tables Preface Acknowledgements List of Acronyms Notes on the Contributors Introduction Preparing for War: the British and Foreign Languages Intelligence in Translation: Finding Out About the Enemy Role-Playing for War: the Human in Human Intelligence The War of Words: Psychological Warfare in a Foreign Language Continental Invasion: Liberation and Occupation Pursuing War Criminals: Military Interpreters in War Tribunals The British and the War Victims: Bringing Relief to Refugees and Displaced Persons Overseas The Russian Ally: Moving to Cold War Conclusions Notes References
