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Virginia Hall

Virginia Hall

David G. Stone

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ELC Publishing
Año de edición:
2026
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9798235572287
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She had one leg, no weapons-and outmaneuvered the Gestapo.Virginia Hall wasn’t your typical spy. With a prosthetic leg and a background in journalism, she became one of the most successful and elusive Allied operatives in Nazi-occupied France. As 'The Limping Lady,' she trained resistance fighters, gathered intelligence, and sabotaged enemy operations-earning a place on Hitler’s most-wanted list.In Virginia Hall: The Limping Lady Who Outwitted the Nazis, historian David G. Stone uncovers the thrilling, true story of the woman who defied every expectation and became a legend in the world of espionage. From daring escapes to covert missions, this biography celebrates the extraordinary courage of a forgotten hero.

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