Carve Her Name With Pride: The Extraordinary Life of Violette Szabo, GC

Violette Szabo was a French-born British agent who was sent behind enemy lines in Nazi-occupied France during World War II. She was captured by the Germans and executed in 1945. Her story is one of courage, resilience, and sacrifice.

Szabo was born in 1921 in Paris, France. Her father was a French soldier who was killed in World War I, and her mother was a British nurse. Szabo grew up in England, but she always felt a strong connection to her French heritage. In 1940, when the Nazis invaded France, Szabo joined the Special Operations Executive (SOE),a British organization that trained and deployed agents behind enemy lines.

Carve Her Name with Pride

by R J Minney

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Language	:	English
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Szabo was one of the first women to be trained by the SOE. She was a skilled linguist and a fearless fighter. She was also deeply committed to the cause of fighting fascism. In 1944, Szabo was sent on a mission to sabotage a German radar station in Nazi-occupied France. The mission was successful, but Szabo was captured by the Germans. She was tortured and interrogated, but she refused to give up any information. Szabo was eventually executed by the Germans in 1945.

Szabo's story is one of courage, resilience, and sacrifice. She was a woman who dedicated her life to fighting for what she believed in. She was a true hero, and her story should never be forgotten.

Awards and Honors

Szabo was awarded the George Cross, the highest British award for gallantry, for her actions during the war. She was also awarded the Croix de Guerre, the highest French military decoration, and the Medal of Resistance.

Legacy

Szabo's legacy lives on today. She is remembered as one of the most courageous and selfless women in the history of the Special Operations Executive. Her story has inspired countless others, and she continues to be an icon of courage and resilience.

In 2016, a statue of Szabo was unveiled in her hometown of Carve, France. The statue is a reminder of her bravery and sacrifice, and it serves as an inspiration to all who see it.

Carve Her Name With Pride

Carve Her Name With Pride is the extraordinary biography of Violette Szabo, GC. This book tells the story of her life, from her childhood in France to her heroic death in Nazi-occupied France. Carve Her Name With Pride is a must-read for anyone who is interested in World War II history, the Special Operations Executive, or the lives of extraordinary women.

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Carve Her Name with Pride

by R J Minney

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2146 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	231 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE