The Girl Who Outwitted the Nazis: Nancy Wake, The White Mouse
In Nazi-occupied Europe, one woman terrified the Gestapo more than most armies: Nancy Wake , a fearless spy whose cunning earned her the nickname “The White Mouse.” They put a 5 million franc bounty on her head. She made them regret it. Who Was Nancy Wake? Born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, Nancy was working as a journalist in Paris when she saw the Nazis rise—and decided to fight. What began as smuggling messages and rescuing Allied soldiers turned into full-blown espionage and sabotage. She didn’t just oppose Hitler. She hunted his men. Her Most Daring Escape In 1944, Nazi raids wiped out Allied communication lines. Radio codes were gone. Resistance fighters were stranded. Someone had to deliver new codes across 500 kilometers of enemy territory. Nancy volunteered. No cover. No backup. Just a bicycle. For three days , she pedaled through checkpoints, minefields, and patrols. She slept in ditches. Bribed locals. Lied to soldiers. Never got caught. She rode like t...