Mission Europe - The Secret History of the Women of SOE

The remarkable history of the women who worked for Special Operations Executive across occupied EuropeIn the wake of the Nazi invasion of Europe, the tentative sparks of resistance in occupied countries were fanned by Britain's Special Operations Executive. Across the continent, SOE recruited women to "set Europe ablaze." Working as secret agents and saboteurs, these individuals bolstered resistance from within and provided much needed support and weapons. F Section's actions in France are renowned, and today some operatives have become household names. But what happened to the women who worked outside France and those who were locally recruited?In this gripping account, Kate Vigurs tells the stories of the lesser-known women who worked across Europe, from the Netherlands to Belgium and Poland to Denmark. She explores too the lives of Jewish agents recruited in Mandate Palestine for missions in Eastern Europe. These are stories of trial and error, escape and even execution. Mission Europe examines why women were recruited, analysing their successes and contributions-and celebrates the ordinary women who did extraordinary things.

Product details

• Authors: Kate Vigurs
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.05.2025
• EAN: 9780300272697
• ISBN: 978-0-300-27269-7
• No. of pages: 384
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > 20th century (up to 1945); Non-fiction book; 20th Century, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, General & world history, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Second World War, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), General and world history, c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2), HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century / General, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / General