I have no doubt certain commercial buildings were used for SOE matters , but the logistics of security clearances for Purdey employees, their families, suppliers, even the mail delivery , not to mention the general public walking in and out of the shop just does not make sence. Everyone knew there was going to be an invasion somewhere at some time.Nor does it make sence that Smith was the only person named , and with Staff, logistics , including supplies and maps ,etc, would have made that location a big target as well as a potential security leak. I believe that the long room had no meaningful " part " in the D-day invasion and a more credible statement would be that Gen.Smith visited the location , perhaps several times , WHILE he was in London planning the D-day invasion. Obviously, I stand corrected if there is supporting information to clarify.
Last edited by Condor; 10/08/15 04:32 PM.
