Vigurs, Kate
Mission France: The True History of the Women of SOE
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300264814
- author:
- Vigurs, Kate
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 12.7 centimetres (0.29 kg
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The story of the thirty-nine female SOE agents who went undercover in France is one of remarkable courage and sacrifice. Kate Vigurs brings to light the often-overlooked stories of these women, whose missions varied greatly in terms of duration and outcome. From early recruitment to their work undertaken in the field, the experiences of these women were shaped by their individual abilities and attitudes, as well as the wider context of the war. By examining the lives of all thirty-nine female agents, Vigurs sheds new light on the secret war and the true extent of the differences between them. This book provides a fascinating insight into the world of espionage during World War II, revealing the bravery and resilience of these women who played a crucial role in the Allied effort.
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