Description
SOE agent Violette Szab was one of the most incredible women who operated behind enemy lines during World War II. The daughter of an English father and French mother, and widow of a French army officer, she was daring and courageous, conducting sabotage missions, being embroiled in gun battles, and battling betrayal. On her second mission she was captured by the Nazis, interrogated and tortured, then deported to Germany where she was eventually executed at Ravensbr ck concentration camp. Violette was one of the first women ever to be awarded the George Cross, and her fascinating life has been immortalized in film and on the page. Written by her daughter, Violette (formerly Young, Brave and Beautiful) reveals the woman and mother behind this extraordinary hero.
Author: Tania Szabó
Publisher: History Press
Published: 06/01/2019
Pages: 640
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.10w x 1.50d
ISBN13: 9780750988964
ISBN10: 0750988967
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Women
- History | Military | World War II
- Political Science | Intelligence & Espionage
Author: Tania Szabó
Publisher: History Press
Published: 06/01/2019
Pages: 640
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.10w x 1.50d
ISBN13: 9780750988964
ISBN10: 0750988967
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Women
- History | Military | World War II
- Political Science | Intelligence & Espionage
About the Author
Tania Szabó is the daughter of Violette, is a multilingual translator.