Who was Violette Szabo?
Q: Who was Violette Szabo?
A: Violette Szabo was a French/British agent during the Second World War.
Q: What was her role during the war?
A: Her role was known as Special Operations Executive (SOE).
Q: How many times was she parachuted into France?
A: She was twice parachuted into France to help the French resistance activity against German forces.
Q: What happened to her during her second mission?
A: During her second mission, Szabo was caught by the Germans and sent to Ravensbrück concentration camp in Germany.
Q: How was she treated in Ravensbrück?
A: She was treated harshly and had to perform hard work in freezing cold conditions with few clothes.
Q: Was she awarded any medals after her death?
A: Yes, after her death, she was awarded the George Cross, the Croix de Guerre and the Medaille de la Resistance.
Q: What was Szabo's background?
A: Szabo's father was British, and her mother was French.
