Violette Szabo
French-British secret agent during WWII
Born
Died
1945
81 years ago — 24 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
United Kingdom
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Served as a secret agent in World War II, engaging in sabotage and reconnaissance missions in occupied France. Joined the Special Operations Executive (SOE) and completed multiple successful missions, including assisting the French Resistance. Captured in 1944, endured torture before being executed at the Ravensbrück concentration camp.
Conducted operations for the Special Operations Executive
Executed in Ravensbrück concentration camp
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