Cart
Free Shipping in the UK
Proud to be B-Corp

The Heroines of SOE Beryl E Escott

The Heroines of SOE By Beryl E Escott

The Heroines of SOE by Beryl E Escott


£7.90
New RRP £9.99
Condition - Very Good
<20 in stock

Summary

Britain's war in the shadows of male spies and subterfuge in the heart of occupied France is a story well known, but what of the women who also risked their lives for Britain and the liberation of France?In 1942 a desperate need for new recruits, saw SOE turn to a previously overlooked group - women.

The Heroines of SOE Summary

The Heroines of SOE: Britain's Secret Women in France: F Section by Beryl E Escott

Britain's war in the shadows of male spies and subterfuge in the heart of occupied France is a story well known, but what of the women who also risked their lives for Britain and the liberation of France? In 1942 a desperate need for new recruits, saw SOE turn to a previously overlooked group - women. These extraordinary women came from different backgrounds, but were joined in their idealistic love of France and a desire to play a part in its liberation. They formed SOE's F Section. From the famous White Mouse, Nancy Wake, to the courageous, Noor Inayat Khan, they all risked their lives for King, Country and the Resistance. Many of them died bravely and painfully, and often those who survived, like Eileen Nearne, never told their stories, yet their secret missions of intelligence-gathering and sabotage undoubtedly helped the Resistance to drive out their occupiers and free France. Here, for the first time is the extraordinary account of all forty SOE F women agents. It is a story that deserves to be read by everyone.

The Heroines of SOE Reviews

'They were the war's bravest women, devoted to defeating the Nazis yet reluctant ever to reveal their heroic pasts. Now a new book tells their intrepid tales.' * Daily Express *

About Beryl E Escott

Squadron Leader BERYL E. ESCOTT served in the RAF and is one of the foremost experts on the women of SOE.

Additional information

GOR004630391
9780752487298
0752487299
The Heroines of SOE: Britain's Secret Women in France: F Section by Beryl E Escott
Used - Very Good
Paperback
The History Press Ltd
2012-10-01
240
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - The Heroines of SOE