I hope this thread on Molly Sasson has been insightful, engaging, and informative.
If you did enjoy it, please consider following me @DrHelenFry for more Second World War stories like this—let’s delve into history together!
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Molly Sasson was a WW2 spy whose remarkable service has largely remained in the shadows.
From examining enemy correspondence to extracting information from wounded German soldiers—she risked everything to gather crucial intelligence on SS units.
This is her wartime story:
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More on McCartney's NPG exhibit: I love all the attention and respect Paul and his camera paid to the women around him: Cynthia, as shown here, but also Jane, Freda, and some "unknown women" who came into focus. Such a great exhibit! Do go if you're anywhere near London.
Hello, London! After an epic set of flights from Brisbane, it's nice to (finally!) be here again. The Nepalese curry for dinner was a great start to our UK travels but now for some much-needed sleep. 🥱
“It wasn’t us screaming”They think it might have been some of the boys.
The wonderful Stowe tuckshop girls Maggie & Jan.
Not enough places so had to take turns to sit at the table. With their scrapbook&a copy of their father’s tape made over dinner with the Beatles… @BBCFrontRow