There are very few characters from the Second World War who are known by their first names but Odette is one of them. Probably the most famous female Special Operations Executive (SOE) agent to survive was born this day in 1912. She was christened Odette Marie Celine Brailly in Amiens and remarkably was blind for nearly…
Source: The History Girls: Odette by Julie Summers
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I really enjoyed reading about this courageous woman, a well-written account. Hope you feel better….
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She first came to my attention after seeing the 1950 film on TV, starring Anna Neagle. I later read more about her life. A brave woman indeed.
Best wishes, Pete.
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