Violette Szabo was born in Paris in 1922, though would be raised in Britain. Her husband fought in the war and was killed in action in Africa. She could have easily lived out her life in an unassuming way, but instead chose to volunteer herself for one of the most dangerous duties of the war - spying.
She was recruited into Britain’s Special Operations Executive based on her excellent skills with a rifle as well as her ability to fluently speak French. She took to her work with a passion, completing her training quickly. After training, she would be sent behind enemy lines, into France.
