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  1. 6 days ago · In the tumultuous landscape of World War 2, one name shines brightly amidst the chaos: Nancy Wake. Join us on a riveting journey through the remarkable life of this extraordinary woman who...

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  2. May 23, 2024 · Nancy Wake – known by the nickname, “The White Mouse,” for her ability to evade capture – was a crucial operative of the Special Operations Executive (SOE) during World War II. Born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, she pursued a journalism career that saw her travel to the likes of New York and Europe.

  3. May 23, 2024 · Code name Helene by Ariel Lawhon. About the book. A rollercoaster ride full of danger and intrigue based on the extraordinary true story of Australia’s most beloved war heroine, Nancy Wake, now optioned for a television series starring Elizabeth Debicki.

  4. May 9, 2024 · Nancy Wake is one of the true heroines of World War II. Born in New Zealand, she was living in Marseille and was married to Frenchman Henri Fiocca when the Germans invaded. Nancy immediately became active in the Resistance movement, smuggling messages and food to underground groups in Southern France and helping refugees flee to Spain.

  5. May 22, 2024 · Amid the chaos and dangerous landscapes of German-occupied France, one extraordinary woman stood out as a symbol of unwavering courage and unbreakable spirit during World War II: Nancy Wake....

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  7. May 13, 2024 · About Nancy Wake. Nancy Grace Augusta Wake AC, GM (30 August 1912 – 7 August 2011): Born at Hastings in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, on 30 August 1912, Wake was the youngest of six children. In 1914, her family moved to Australia and settled at North Sydney. Shortly thereafter, her father, Charles Augustus Wake, returned to New Zealand, leaving ...

  8. parrareads.parracity.nsw.gov.au › 2024 › 05May | 2024 | Parra Reads

    May 23, 2024 · This novel is based on the life and exploits of Australian woman Nancy Wake during WW11. It is a long, well written and researched book beginning with Nancy leaving home at sixteen and finding work in France before the outbreak of the war in Europe. She develops a hatred of the German army even before war is declared.