World War II Espionage

Explore the real tradecraft, double agents, and secret missions that defined espionage during the Second World War.

Book cover of "Mission France" by Kate Vigurs, featuring a woman in uniform at a radio with WWII planes overhead. Alongside is a Vin Arthey quote about this gripping spy book, plus the Spybrary Spy Podcast logo.

Mission Europe – The Secret History of the Women of SOE- Spy History Book Review

Spy Book Reviews by spy fans for spy fans! Mission Europe – The Secret History of the Women of SOE by Dr Kate Vigurs Title:...
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The Forgotten Women of British Intelligence – Her Secret Service

The Real Miss Moneypenny And The Unsung Heroines of Espionage: Her Secret Service In the latest episode of Spybrary, host Shane Whaley engages in a...
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Biffy Dunderdale: The Real Life Inspiration For Fleming’s James Bond?

According to the Independent, Biffy Dunderdale appears in over 60 books and websites, but no one has ever written his life story. “He was rather...
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Rogue Agent: The Troubled Life and Dangerous Times of Robert Bruce Lockhart

The untold story of Robert Bruce Lockhart – Rogue Agent. Sir Robert Bruce Lockhart, a Scottish diplomat, spy and writer, led a life filled with...
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Espionage, WW2, and historical accuracy: A conversation with thriller author Alex Gerlis.

Thirty-year BBC veteran turned spy thriller author Alex Gerlis shares more about his work and the importance of research. Welcome to Spybrary, the podcast for...
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Nigel West Talks Spies Who Changed History

Intelligence Historian and Author Nigel West joins Spybrary Spy Podcast host Shane Whaley to share more about his latest book Spies Who Changed History plus,...
A promotional graphic for an interview with historian Dr. Kate Vigurs about her spy book "Mission France," featuring a book cover, her photo, and a silhouette of a person holding a briefcase.

The True History of the Women of SOE – Mission France with Dr. Kate Vigurs (157)

Today, we bring you another engaging author interview on the Spybrary Podcast. We are chatting with historian Dr. Kate Vigurs about her new book Mission...
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