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Manfred Gans and X Troop
An elite secret unit of Jewish commandos take on the Nazis.
The Enigmatic Emily Anderson
How Britain’s top female codebreaker played a crucial role in Allied victory.
Andrée De Jongh and the Comet Line
Can a daring young Belgian woman save the lives of hundreds of stranded airmen?
Charles Drew and the Blood Bank
How did an African-American doctor come to lead the blood bank effort during the war?
Raymond Gurême: Escape Artist
A young circus performer dedicates himself to bringing the Nazis down.
Josefina Guerrero: The Maid of Manila
How did Josefina Guerrero’s leprosy lead her to become a brilliant spy?
The Unbreakable Navajo Code
A group of Native American soldiers devise a secret code for the Allies.
Christine Granville: The Spy Who Skied In From The Cold
Thrill-seeker Christine Granville becomes Britain’s first female spy during the war.
Flying High with Johnny Smythe
Johnny Smythe, one of the first West African RAF airmen, navigates a terrifying flight.
The Extraordinary Cook Sisters
How did two English opera-loving sisters help dozens of Jews escape Nazi Germany?