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Mission France: The True History Of The Women Of Soe
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The Full Story Of The Thirtynine Female Soe Agents Who Went Undercover In Francethe Freshness And Honesty Of Mission France Make It An Ideal Book For Taking A New Look At The Secret War, At A Time When Knowledge Of These Brave Womens Exploits Is Fading From Living Memory.Vin Arthey, The Scotsmanformed In 1940, Special Operations Executive Was To Coordinate Resistance Work Overseas. The Organizations F Section Sent More Than Four Hundred Agents Into France, Thirtynine Of Whom Were Women. But While Some Are Widely Knownviolette Szabo, Odette Sansom, Noor Inayat Khanothers Have Had Their Stories Largely Overlooked.Kate Vigurs Interweaves For The First Time The Stories Of All Thirtynine Female Agents. Tracing Their Journeys From Early Recruitment To Work Undertaken In The Field, To Evasion From, Or Capture By, The Gestapo, Vigurs Shows Just How Greatly Missions Varied. Some Agents Were More Adept At Parachuting. Some Agents Missions Lasted For Years, Others Less Than A Few Hours. Some Survived, Others Were Murdered. By Placing The Women In The Context Of Their Work With The Soe And The Wider War, This History Reveals The True Extent Of The Differences In Their Abilities And Attitudes While Underlining How They Nonetheless Shared A Common Mission And, Ultimately, Deserve Recognition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Mission France: The True History of the Women of SOE'? A: The book primarily focuses on the stories of thirty-nine female agents of the Special Operations Executive (SOE) who operated undercover in France during World War II.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Mission France' is Kate Vigurs, who has extensively researched the experiences of female SOE agents.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on July 6, 2021.
- Q: How many pages does 'Mission France' have? A: The book contains 328 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Mission France' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is the book new or used? A: The book is listed as new, ensuring that it is in pristine condition.
- Q: What historical events does the book cover? A: The book covers the recruitment, missions, and experiences of female SOE agents in France, including their evasion from or capture by the Gestapo.
- Q: Are there any well-known figures featured in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses notable figures such as Violette Szabo, Odette Sansom, and Noor Inayat Khan, among others.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the varied missions of female agents, their challenges, and the significant but often overlooked contributions they made during the war.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in women’s history? A: Yes, 'Mission France' is an excellent choice for those interested in women's history, military history, and the roles women played in World War II.