During WWII, what agency did Wace work for?
MI6
MI5
CIA
FBI
Answer
MI6, the British Secret Intelligence Service, employed Wace during World War II. Wace, whose real name was Violette Szabo, was a French-born British agent who conducted espionage and sabotage missions in Nazi-occupied France. Her exceptional bravery and resilience earned her the George Cross, the highest British civilian award for gallantry.
Unearthing History: The Legacy of Alan Wace
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