Top WWII Spy Finally Getting Well-Deserved Recognition...

[vienna]

Virginia Hall, whom the Gestapo feared most among Allied spies and who lived a life of adventure, hardship, and great personal strength, is, after decades of being little known outside of intelligence circles, getting some well-deserved public notice and affirmation for her truly outstanding efforts during WWII:


'A Woman Of No Importance' Finally Gets Her Due --

https://www.npr.org/2019/04/18/71135...y-gets-her-due


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Hall


I first learned of Hall when I came across a book in the New Books section of a library well over a decade ago; the book, The Wolves at the Door, is a fascinating read about a remarkable life and, at the time, I was amazed no one had thought of making a film out of the story; now. it seems, Hollywood has finally caught up with a story that, if it weren't for the fact it is actually true, they would have been hard pressed to imagine...











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[Jimbuna]

Never heard of her until now. What an amazing lady, thanks for sharing.

I'll post it on another forum I frequent if you're okay with that.

[Commander Wallace]

This looks like a great read, Vienna. Thanks for posting the links and story. I will be looking for these book at the library.

[The Kraken Wakes]

Hi,
thanks for the Hall article. I have quite a few books on SOE so if you have the interest I might be able to find facts that you want.
I used to work in an office that overlooked the old runway they used to fly Lysanders into France. Most of the really famous spies used it.

*** I recommend Ben Macintyres books, especially Agent Zigzag and Double Cross. These are history books, not just fiction. He researches things extremely well ***

And for a really British operation, read Operation Mincemeat by Macintyre.
Absolutely true, and very entertaining in a dark sort of way.

TKW

[Eichhörnchen]

I hope that the movies do her story full justice and I look forward to seeing them immensely... tales of Occupied Europe (particularly France) have always held a great fascination for me

[Commander Wallace]

Originally Posted by The Kraken Wakes

Hi,
thanks for the Hall article. I have quite a few books on SOE so if you have the interest I might be able to find facts that you want.
I used to work in an office that overlooked the old runway they used to fly Lysanders into France. Most of the really famous spies used it.

*** I recommend Ben Macintyres books, especially Agent Zigzag and Double Cross. These are history books, not just fiction. He researches things extremely well ***

And for a really British operation, read Operation Mincemeat by Macintyre.
Absolutely true, and very entertaining in a dark sort of way.

TKW

Thanks for the information and recommendations, Kraken. Welcome to Subsim as well. I hope you enjoy your time here.



Cheers.

[vienna]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Never heard of her until now. What an amazing lady, thanks for sharing.

I'll post it on another forum I frequent if you're okay with that.

Go for it, Jimbuna; the more people who get to know about such a remarkable person, the better...

Thanks for your interest...





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[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by vienna

Go for it, Jimbuna; the more people who get to know about such a remarkable person, the better...

Thanks for your interest...





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