Now is not the profession can be divided into male and female, and yet the war has always been dominated by men. In this case, at all times, there were women who commit military exploits, which were beyond the power of men.
And here it is worth mentioning-scout women. Due to the innate artistry, charisma and a developed intuition, they were able to win confidence, to ferret out the secrets of the military and political secrets, and turn the tide of history in a different direction.
Today Editorial Kolobok.uaIt tells you about the spy-women who still inspire creative writers and filmmakers.
Delilah (circa 12th century BC)
It can rightly be considered promateryu all women spies. After all, it is to find out from him the secret of Samson's incredible strength. Over eleven hundred shekels of silver from each one of the leaders of the Philistines, she drugged hero, ordered to shave off his hair (which was the secret of his power) and blind Samson.
Britta Toth (15th century)
Daughter of Danish nobility, that was married to a Swede. During the Danish-Swedish war was the Danes valuable informant, telling them just about every step of the Swedish army. After opening it should be burned at the stake, but instead was sent to a monastery for a few years.
Violetta Szabo (June 26, 1921 - February 1945)
The daughter of the British and French, was born in France. He joined the Special Operations Executive, after her husband was killed at the battle of El Alamein in Egypt in 1942. The 1944th was discovered by the Gestapo. After interrogation and torture, she was sent to Ravensbrück, where was executed in 1945 at the age of 23 years. Chabot was posthumously awarded the French Croix de Guerre and the British George Cross for "acts of the greatest heroism or the most outstanding courage in circumstances of extreme danger." In 1958, the book was filmed Ar Jay Minnie "And proud of her write the name of" dedicated her life.
Virginia Hall (April 6, 1906 - July 8, 1982)
Nicknamed Lame Lady. Born in the United States, served in the US Embassy in Warsaw, built a diplomatic career, but due to a hunting accident lost a leg in 1932. Moved to France, he worked briefly in an ambulance, and then went to London and joined the Special Operations Office. Soon back in France, she is gaining Resistance fighters and helped escaped prisoners of war, to cover known as a reporter for New York Post. Back home in America after the war, she continued to work for the CIA until his resignation in 1966. The Gestapo considered the most dangerous of chromium Lady allied spy.
Josephine Baker (1906-1975 biennium).
She was the star of the cabaret "Folies Bergere" in Paris. Fame and charm of Baker allowed it during the occupation of France by the Nazis to easily communicate with the Germans, Japanese and Italians, without causing the slightest suspicion. Messages for exploration singer recorded scores in invisible ink. Later, Baker spoke to the soldiers in North Africa, with the case of transmitting the necessary information security services.
Krystyna Skarbek (May 1, 1908 - June 15, 1952)
The daughter of a Polish count Jerzy Skarbek became one of the first women who served in the Secret Intelligence Service Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Great Britain during the Second World War. Held under the name "Christine Granville" and they say, it was a favorite spy Churchill. Known for his bravery and intelligence. Once I went skiing across the Tatra Mountains on the border of Slovakia and Poland to deliver information in Nazi-occupied Poland. In 1952, she was tragically killed at the hands of a rejected suitor. Was awarded the Order of the British Empire are excellent, St. George Medal and the French Croix de Guerre.
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Based on materials telegraf.com.ua site
