Nancy Wake: A Life from Beginning to End

by Hourly History

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Nancy Wake was a brave woman. She risked her life behind enemy lines during the Nazi occupation of France in the Second World War. The Gestapo dubbed her “The White Mouse” for her uncanny ability to evade their traps. When it became too dangerous, she left France—not to flee—but to join the resistance.

Before the war, Nancy lived a life of luxury with her husband, a wealthy French industrialist. The war disrupted this idyllic life and brought out a new side to Nancy’s personality. Suddenly, she hid downed Allied servicemen in her home and guided them over the Pyrenees to the safety of neutral Spain. Later, she helped organize the French resistance fighters known as the Maquis. Nancy parachuted back into France just in time for the D-Day invasion, joining other brave partisans and saboteurs to boost the chances of an Allied victory.

After the war, Nancy Wake lived several more happy and eventful decades. This is her life—this is her story.

Discover a plethora of topics such asTroubled ChildhoodThe World at WarBecoming the White MousePreparing for D-DayWorking with the MaquisPostwar Life and DeathAnd much more!
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Genres: Nonfiction, Biography, War, History, Historical

105 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 2, 2024

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Reviews

[Neera Kapahi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nancy Wake was feisty and impressive. Born in New Zealand, she worked for the French resistance and was awarded many honors. The Gestapo called her “the white mouse.”

I enjoyed the book because it captures her forceful personality. She enjoyed drinking and partying and took risks that ultimately saved many lives.

[D.M. Fletcher · Rating 3 out of 5]

War heroine

This is a brief biography of a woman who played a big part in wartime resistance to the Nazis in southern France.
It’s not well written, but does provide some information. Not really worth reading.

[sally crowell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hero of WWII

Nancy was awarded 6 citations for her efforts to help the French residents. Her bravery and tenacity saved her many times.
She aided the people that the Germans were looking in for. She helped many to escape.
Truly an amazing woman

[William C. Sneed · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Model of World War 2

A great read indeed. A life well lived for a during World war 2 and definitely a page turner around the world.

[George Polansky · Rating 4 out of 5]

An introduction to an Allies spy.

[Robin Dix · Rating 4 out of 5]

A true hero in the war efforts. Thank you for highlighting her efforts to bring peace.

[F · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had never heard of this unique woman much less of her actions in WW2. Interesting how situation changed a pleasure seeker into a wise warrior.

[Terri's Dangerous When Reading · Rating 4 out of 5]

What an incredibly gutsy woman!