Women in Intelligence: The Hidden History of Two World Wars

In the twentieth century women took on an extraordinary range of roles in intelligence, defying the conventions of their time. Across both world wars, far from being a small part of covert operations, they ran spy networks and escape lines, parachuted behind enemy lines and interrogated prisoners. This is about the rich and varied intelligence work that women undertook as civilians and in uniform. From female spies knitting coded messages into jumpers, to those who interpreted aerial images and even ran entire intelligence sections, Helen reveals their exciting stories.

Historian Dr Helen Fry has written over 25 books on the Second World War, with particular reference to the 10,000 Germans who fought for Britain, and also British intelligence, espionage and WWII. Her latest, highly acclaimed, book is Women in Intelligence: The Hidden History of Two World Wars.

This lecture will be available in person only at Dagnall Street Baptist Church. Please click on the button above right to register. You will then receive confirmation of your registration by email return. Registration closes at 3.30pm on Tuesday 28 April.

If you have any questions, please email Gill Girdziusz via [email protected]

Image above: from the cover of Dr Fry's latest book, publisher Yale University Press, 2024.

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