JOURNAL ARTICLE

BRITAIN'S FIFTH COLUMN.

  • Published In: History of War, 2025, n. 150. P. 54 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: BIGGS, BEN 3 of 3

Abstract

The article examines the activities of various British individuals who conspired with Nazi Germany during World War II, highlighting the threat posed by a "fifth column" of sympathizers within Britain. It details the actions of notable figures such as Oswald Mosley, leader of the British Union of Fascists, and Barry Domvile, a Royal Navy admiral who founded a pro-Nazi organization. The piece also discusses the efforts of British intelligence, particularly MI5, to infiltrate and neutralize these threats, including the work of agent Eric Roberts, who posed as a Gestapo operative to identify and manage Nazi sympathizers. The article underscores the precariousness of Britain's security during this tumultuous period. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History of War. 2025/10, Issue 150, p54
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2054-376X
  • Accession Number:187740397
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