2 Quotes & Sayings By Nancy Wake
Nancy Wake was born in Glasgow, Scotland. At age 21, she joined the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) during World War II. She attended secret intelligence training with the British Special Operations Executive (SOE), and by 1942 she was active in the French Resistance, operating behind enemy lines to help Allied soldiers escape. By 1944, she was an officer in the French Resistance
Her exploits were legendary; she is known as "The White Mouse" for her skill in operation and survival. After World War II, Nancy became an international celebrity by speaking out against the trials of war.