Female Spies: Courage and Espionage in WWII — Season 1, Episode 3: All or Nothing
War & Politics, Documentary • 51 min • 1 season, 6 episodes • ★ 7.7/10
Episode synopsis
Many brave women defy societal norms and play a crucial role as spies during World War II. Australian Nancy Wake sacrifices her comfortable life to spy on the Gestapo, sisters Jacqueline and Eileen go undercover together but are torn apart by fate, Betty Pack makes her way through Europe and America, enduring more than just a broken heart to gather secret information. The sacrifices and contributions of each woman underscore their commitment to the Allied cause.
About Female Spies: Courage and Espionage in WWII
It's a little-known part of World War II history: in the Allied secret services, one in ten spies was a woman. A look back at the journeys of these women of exemplary bravery, who, risking their lives, played a decisive role in supporting the Resistance.