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The
Office of Strategic Services was initiated during World War II by General
William J. Donovan with the approval and support of President Franklin
D. Roosevelt to improve, coordinate and provide intelligence needed for
wartime activities, and was placed under the direct control of the Joint
Chiefs of staff. Branches of the OSS included SI (Secret Intelligence),
SO (Special Operations), OG (Operational Groups), MO (Morale Operations),
and others.
While the O.S.S. in general is considered to have been the forerunner of the C.I.A. and its history has been much written about, the Operational Groups in particular have remained largely undocumented, even though they are recognized as the forerunner of the U.S. Special Forces. It is the intent of this site is to compile information about the O.S.S. Operational Groups and their activities during World War II, and to make that information available to the public. Any information or feedback is welcome and encouraged. Click here to e-mail us to be added to our informal mailing list for receiving occasional updates about the site.
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