Learn about Nancy Wake, the brave spy and soldier who helped lead the Allies and French Resistance to victory during World War 2.
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Nancy Wake: The Fearless Spy
Meet Nancy Wake, a brave and clever woman who became a true hero during World War II. Born in New Zealand, she moved to France and helped fight against the enemy. Nancy was known for her courage and quick thinking, which saved many lives. She worked as a secret agent, gathering i ... Show More
8m 25s
Jul 4
Spy Adventures in the Revolution
During the American Revolution, secret spies played a big role in winning the war. These brave men and women gathered important information by sneaking around and sending secret messages. Some used invisible ink, while others hid notes in buttons and shoes. One famous spy, Nathan ... Show More
10m 44s
Jun 2022
Nancy Wake, the White Mouse of the French Resistance
Although Nancy Wake began her career as a journalist, her first-hand experience with Nazis compelled her to a new calling: the French Resistance. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore the larger-than-life triumphs of the freedom fighter the Gestapo would come to call "the ... Show More
43m 49s
May 2024
Agent Zo: spying against the Nazis
Operating under the codename Agent Zo, Polish resistance fighter Elżbieta Zawacka was one of the most courageous intelligence agents of the Second World War. From running secret missives under the noses of the Nazis, to parachuting behind enemy lines, Clare Mulley recounts her dr ... Show More
37m 7s
