This Royal Armouries lecture explores the vital role of women in the Special Operations Executive (SOE) during World War II, specifically focusing on their missions in Nazi-occupied France. Dr. Kate Vigurs details the rigorous training these agents received, including silent killing, instinctive shooting, and sabotage techniques. The talk highlights their perilous work as couriers and wireless operators, the immense risks they took operating undercover, and their often short life expectancies. It emphasizes why women were so instrumental to SOE's success and sheds light on their bravery and the human stories behind historical archives.
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