The Gripping True Story Of The Woman Who Became The Gestapo Most Wanted Spy

Nancy Wake: The gripping true story of the woman who became the Gestapo's most wanted spy

by Peter FitzSimons

4.6 out of 5

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Violette Szabo was a British spy who became the Gestapo's most wanted target during World War II. Her story is one of courage, resilience, and sacrifice.

Violette was born in Paris in 1921 to a French mother and a Hungarian father. She was a talented athlete and a gifted student. In 1940, she married Etienne Szabo, a French army officer. When the Germans invaded France in 1940, Violette and Etienne fled to England.

In England, Violette joined the Special Operations Executive (SOE),a British intelligence agency that trained and deployed spies to occupied Europe. Violette was trained as a wireless operator and a saboteur. In 1944, she was sent to France on a mission to support the French Resistance.

Violette's mission was successful, and she returned to England a hero. However, in 1944, she was sent back to France on a more dangerous mission. Her mission was to sabotage a German railway line. Violette was captured by the Germans and interrogated by the Gestapo.

Violette refused to give the Germans any information. She was tortured and eventually executed in 1945. Violette Szabo was 23 years old.

Violette Szabo's story is a reminder of the courage and sacrifice of those who fought against the Nazis during World War II. She was a brave and selfless woman who gave her life for her country.

Legacy

Violette Szabo's legacy lives on today. She is a national hero in France and England. There are numerous memorials to her in both countries, and her story has been told in books, films, and television documentaries.

Violette Szabo is an inspiration to all who believe in freedom and justice. Her story is a reminder that even the smallest of us can make a difference in the world.

Further Reading

• Violette Szabo GC
• Violette Szabo: The Woman Sentenced to Death
• Violette Szabo: The Woman Who Defied the Gestapo

Nancy Wake: The gripping true story of the woman who became the Gestapo's most wanted spy

by Peter FitzSimons

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	962 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	274 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE