Nancy Wake: A Life from Beginning to End

di Hourly History (Autore)

Hourly History, 2025

Nancy Wake was a brave woman. She risked her life behind enemy lines during the Nazi occupation of France in the Second World War. The Gestapo dubbed her "The White Mouse" for her uncanny ability to evade their traps. When it became too dangerous, she left France—not to flee—but to join the resistance. Before the war, Nancy lived a life of luxury with her husband, a wealthy French industrialist. The war disrupted this idyllic life and brought out a new side to Nancy's personality. Suddenly, she hid downed Allied servicemen in her home and guided them over the Pyrenees to the safety of neutral Spain. Later, she helped organize the French resistance fighters known as the Maquis. Nancy parachuted back into France just in time for the D-Day invasion, joining other brave partisans and saboteurs to boost the chances of an Allied victory. After the war, Nancy Wake lived several more happy and eventful decades. This is her life—this is her story. Discover a plethora of topics such as Troubled Childhood The World at War Becoming the White Mouse Preparing for D-Day Working with the Maquis Postwar Life and Death And much more! Discover the life of Nancy Wake, the fearless World War II spy whose daring missions against the Nazis made her one of the Gestapo's most wanted. Known as the "White Mouse," she led resistance fighters, sabotaged enemy operations, and became one of history's most decorated women. Perfect for fans of WWII history and stories of extraordinary courage. Get your copy today and celebrate the legend of this remarkable hero!

• Autore: Hourly History
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Hourly History
• Formato: EPUB2 con DRMFREE
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798232111885