8.10 Lise de Baissac: A Spy in France

Lise de Baissac fled France when the Nazis marched in. But in Britain she went to genuine spy school, and then she parachuted back into France, where she helped arm and train the French Resistance. If you are a Marvel fan, you'll love it. Her story (and others like her) are definitely the inspiration for Captain Carter. Visit the website (herhalfofhistory.com) for a transcript, pictures, and sources. Visit the website (herhalfofhistory.com) for sources, transcripts, and pictures. Support the show on my Patreon page for bonus episodes, polls, and a general feeling of self-satisfaction. Join Into History for a community of ad-free history podcasts plus bonus content. Follow me on Twitter as @her_half. Or on Facebook or Instagram as Her Half of History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices