Ottaway, Susan
Violette Szabo: The life that I have
- ISBN 13:
- 9781839012273
- author:
- Ottaway, Susan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Lume Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 270
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Military, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Violette Szabo: The Life That I Have The story of Violette Szabo is one of the most extraordinary in the annals of World War II espionage and covert operations. Totally fearless and a skilled marksman, Szabo volunteered to become part of the Special Operations Executive, Britain's premier sabotage and subversion organization of the time. Her bravery and determination would ultimately lead to her tragic fate. On a fateful mission in June 1944, Szabo parachuted into France, leaving behind a young daughter. Her party was ambushed by the SS, and despite being injured, Szabo continued to fight, covering the retreat of her comrades with machine-gun fire. Captured and subjected to interrogation, Szabo's story is marked by her unwavering courage and resilience. This exceptional biography, written with the assistance of Violette Szabo's daughter, Tanya, provides a gripping and unflinching account of one of the most fascinating characters of World War II. With the help of Tanya, the author unravels fact and fiction to present a comprehensive and nuanced portrait of Violette Szabo's life and death.
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