Top secret MI5 files of First World War go online
Well, that depends on your definition of “online.”
I was hopeful this collection would demonstrate the lack of need for long term secrecy for “top secret” files. That files are kept “secret” more to guard the interest of security staff than any legitimate reason.
Then I selected the record for:
‘Mata Hari’ alias MCCLEOD Margaretha Geertruida (Marguerite Gertrude): executed by the…
I found that I can view it for free, at The National Archives.
I’m not sure that is “online” in any important sense of the word.
You?