Female Spies: Courage and Espionage in WWII — Season 1, Episode 1: Courage and Betrayal
War & Politics, Documentary • 54 min • 1 season, 6 episodes • ★ 7.7/10
Episode synopsis
Stoic Vera Atkins was determined to build a network of female agents, Virginia Hall made a daring escape from France, Mathilde Carré was a treacherous double agent, Noor Inayat Khan was a Muslim princess turned fearless radio operator, young mother Yvonne Cormeau sought revenge, and Yolande Beekman was a young artist turned spy. Amid covert operations, betrayal, and mounting danger, they defy the odds, each demonstrating unparalleled courage - and some paying the ultimate price.
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.