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They were very much in demand by all warring parties, because they could move about about in occupied territory much more unhindered then men.

One famous example is Virginia Hall :

"Virginia Hall initially joined the Department of State as a clerk. After she was turned down for a position in the foreign service due to her gender and a disability, she went to Europe and operated with elements of the French underground as the first female field officer. She returned to the OSS fluent in German and French, and with a knowledge of Morse code. This and her ability to work a wireless radio made her a most valuable asset to the OSS. Maintaining her cover as a milkmaid, she delivered milk to German soldiers to learn invaluable information. After the war, she became one of the CIA's first female operations officers." ("Clandestine Women: The Untold Stories of Women in Espionage ")

2007-05-05 10:16:54 · answer #1 · answered by Erik Van Thienen 7 · 0 0

I know the U.S.A. had female spies during the Civil and Revolutionary Wars and I'm sure before that. During WW1 there was a famous spy named Mata Hari. I don't have any names of spies in WW2, but they were definitely there.

2007-05-05 10:24:11 · answer #2 · answered by Louie O 7 · 0 1

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