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she was a resistant fighter and aso a spy ......... hope this helps :)
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Nancy Wake joined the Special Operations Executive (SOE) during World War II after escaping to Britain. She was motivated to fight against the Nazis because her husband, who was also involved in resistance activities, had been captured and executed by the Gestapo. Wake received training and became a highly valued agent due to her courage, intelligence, and ability to organize and lead resistance fighters in France.
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What was the SOE during World War 2?
The SOE was the Special Operations Executive; a sabotage, espionage and assassination unit for England
What was the head of World War 2 SOE called?
CD which stood for Chief of Destruction since SOE was originally part of MI-6 Section D (Destruction) MI-6 (SIS) whose chief was refered to as C or CSS - Chief of Secret Service
What was the SOE in World War 2?
"Special Operations Executive", a branch of the British Secret Service. Their missions including propaganda and sabotage in occupied Europe. Sometimes called the "Baker Street Irregulars".
Who was Violette Szabo?
She was an SOE spy during WWII who was killed at Ravensbruck Concentration Camp on or about 5 February 1945.
Who used silenced weapons in World War 2?
The SOE, SAS, SBS, Commandos, OSS, 1st Special Service Force, and Resistance groups in Denmark and France. The Germans captured a few and Skorzeny's SS Commandos probably used it too
What of kind of organization is SOE?
SOE stands for Special Operations Executive. It was a British organization during World War II. Its size was about 13,000 troops, and it was involved with espionage, irregular warfare (sabotage and raiding), and special reconnaissance.
What was the SOE during World War 2?
The SOE was the Special Operations Executive; a sabotage, espionage and assassination unit for England
What does the SOE stand for?
SOE stands for "Statement of Work" in a business context. It outlines the specific tasks, deliverables, and timelines for a project or contract between parties.
When did Thakin Soe die?
Thakin Soe died in 1989.
When was Aung Soe born?
Aung Soe was born in 1924.
When did Aung Soe die?
Aung Soe died in 1990.
When was Peter Wilkinson - SOE - born?
Peter Wilkinson - SOE - was born in 1914.
When did Peter Wilkinson - SOE - die?
Peter Wilkinson - SOE - died in 2000.
When was Soe Tjen Marching born?
Soe Tjen Marching was born in 1971.
When was Soe Thein born?
Soe Thein was born on 1949-09-07.
When was Soe Myint born?
Soe Myint was born on 1923-08-16.
When did Soe Myint die?
Soe Myint died on 2010-05-20.
