Kiwis at War - Nancy Wake (Episode Two)

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Kiwis at War - Nancy Wake (Episode Two)

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This docudrama explores the remarkable life of Nancy Wake, the Wellington-born journalist and war hero who joined the French Resistance and saved hundreds of Allied lives. In 1944 she worked for Winston Churchill's Special Operations Executive, running secret missions back into occupied France. Interviewed about her experiences, Wake is candid about her tactics and her claim of having a "wonderful" war. Her gutsy character is recalled by fellow spy Don Miles and her biographer, Australian Pet...

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Video

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2006

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http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/kiwis-at-war-nancy-wake-2006

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high life / laughter / luxuries / ww2 / spy / french resistance / intelligence / nancy wake / peter fitzsimons / anzac / wellington / sydney / marseille / parachute / war zone / courier / danger / alcohol / flirting / sexual power / marriage / special operations / london / journalism / paris / lombards / intrigue / revolver / killing / torture / gestapo / auvergne / forest / espionage / legion of honour / bravery / bicycle / communications / nazi occupation / austria / pyrenees / spain / rescue / escape / old age / biography / flair / restlessness / open marriage / wealth / excitement / world war two / second world war / d-day / white mouse / medal / checkpoint / nuremberg rally / peacetime / supply line / nz on air / new zealand on air

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