“Brave and desperate men could cause the most acute embarrassment to the enemy, and it was right that we should do all in our power to foster and stimulate so valuable an aid to Allied strategy.”
-Winston Churchill, 1940 (Rose 49)
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"She was in a good position to help for, as an American, people talked to her openly about their feelings."
-Ben Cowburn, SOE officer, 1960 (Purnell 129)
"grim undertaking not to be embarked upon lightly. It is devastating for the weak and exhausting even for the strong."
-Virginia Hall, December 4, 1941 (Purnell 132)
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"executive out there . . . known as le champion américain in Lyon and gets all the best done for her . . . a walking encyclopedia, knows everyone, is in with everyone, liked by everyone."
-Peter Churchill, c. 1942 (Purnell 144)
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"Since August, 1941, when this lady went into the field on our behalf, she has devoted herself whole-heartedly to our work without regard to the dangerous position in which her activities would place her in if realized by the Vichy authorities. She has been indefatigable in her constant support and assistance for our agents, combining a high degree of organizing ability with a clear-sighted appreciation of our needs. She has become a vital link between ourselves and various operational groups in the field, and her services for us cannot be too highly praised."
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