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Tag Archives: Odette Sansom
In the news: Princess Noor Inayat Khan
Jane Martinson (The Women’s Blog with Jane Martinson 23 October 2012) recently reported in the British newspaper The Guardian that a statue is soon to be erected in London to honour Princess Noor Inayat Khan. The princess, who was descended from … Continue reading
Posted in In the news, World War II
Tagged 43 Avenue Foch, Khan, Marcus Binney, Noor Inayat Khan, Odette Sansom, SOE, Special Operations Executive, Violette Szabo
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This week in the War, 22–28 July 1940: Special Operations Executive
The Special Operations Executive (SOE) officially came into being this week in the war, 22 July 1940. Its purpose: to harass the enemy from behind the lines. Churchill supported ‘butcher and bolt’ raids and was an advocate of elitist special … Continue reading
Posted in Book, World War II
Tagged Baker Street Irregulars, Churchill, James Bond, Marcus Binney, Noor Inayat Khan, Odette Sansom, Q, SOE, Special Operations Executive, Violette Szabo, Virginia Hall
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