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Undercover Angels Virginia Hall And The Spy Women Who Fought The Nazis During World War II

Davis Truman

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Editorial:
Vincenzo Nappi
Año de edición:
2023
Materia
Política y gobierno
ISBN:
9798223914006

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Step into the covert world of World War II’s untold heroes, the female agents of the Special Operations Executive (SOE). While history often overlooks their pivotal roles, these daring women defied societal norms and infiltrated enemy lines, rewriting the rules of warfare.'Undercover Angels: Virginia Hall And The Spy Women Who Fought The Nazis During World War II' uncovers their remarkable journey, from recruitment to undercover operations and imprisonment. Drawing from classified documents and personal accounts, this gripping tale reveals their dual identity as combatants and strategic spies, leveraging femininity as a formidable weapon.Explore how these extraordinary women challenged perceptions of wartime roles, leaving a legacy that continues to captivate the world’s imagination, morphing from combatants into the enigmatic realm of espionage.

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