In brief, MI9 was UKs Military Intelligence department responsible for the supply of such escape aids. War historians will also tell you that dartboards, along with other games and sports equipment, were used to smuggle silk maps, currency, tools, fake identification documents, and other materials to prisoners of war. Darts, of course, was a big hit and many boards made their way around the world. Although darts in the UK had existed for many years before World War One, it was soldiers stationed in the UK that got a taste for our beer and pub games. However, it was within these years that darts became a global game. War should never be glorified, in my opinion. To help, I have digitally reproduced the Blitzkrieg dartboard in the hope someone may recognise the layout. If you know anything about this dartboard, please let me know. However, I have no information other than ARP Suppliers apparently supplied it as a recreational aid. To mark this occasion, I created a new history page looking at darts propaganda dartboards, and a look at British Intelligence MI9 involvement with PoWs escape methods with the help of the popular game darts! During my research, I came across a board I have never seen before know as the Blitzkrieg Dartboard. World War II, VE Day - 1945-2020, 75th AnniversaryĢ020 was the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE Day). Although I am no expert in the history of MI9, I have had some help from people who are to help create and verify my research into one of the escape tools MI9 provided PoWs. It has been a fascinating topic to read about and explore. MI9 role in World War II, amongst other things, was to help the PoW escape their capturers by providing ‘James Bond’, ‘Q’ escape tools, maps, ID and money. Many have heard of MI5 and MI6 British Intelligence, but say MI9 and most people wouldn’t have heard of this wing of the intelligence department. MI9 – World War II Escape and Invasion Dartboard Home / History > Wartime Dartboards - World War II Dartboards - MI9 Gilboard and ARP Blitzkreig Dartboard, WWI Flechettes, Dartex Playing Cards
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