Unsung Heroes of World War II: Europe

Offered By: The Great Courses Plus

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World War II Courses International Relations Courses Military Strategy Courses Espionage Courses

Course Description

Overview

Look beyond the epic battles and military strategy to meet some of the ordinary people who made an extraordinary impact on World War II.

Syllabus

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01: Andrée de Jongh and the Resistance
02: The Tory Rebels Who Helped Save England
03: Victor de Laveleye and V for Victory
04: Wilhelmina and Haakon: Royalty Fight Back
05: Polish Pilots and the Battle of Britain
06: Wendell Willkie: “A Godsend to This Country”
07: The Earl of Suffolk and Heavy Water
08: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade: Spymaster
09: John Winant and the Special Relationship
10: Marian Rejewski and Breaking Enigma
11: Tommy Hitchcock and the P-51 Mustang
12: The Dutch Sisters Who Saved a General

Taught by

Lynne Olson

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