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Who Killed Churchill’s Favorite Spy? Death of Krystyna Skarbek – WWII’s Deadliest Heroine

Who Killed Churchill’s Favorite Spy? Death of Krystyna Skarbek – WWII’s Deadliest Heroine

Introduction: The Spy Who Dared Too Much, Unseen In the shadowy world of World War II espionage, few figures shone brighter—or died more mysteriously—than Krystyna Skarbek. Known by many names, including her British alias Christine Granville, Skarbek was not only one of Britain’s most effective female spies but also Winston Churchill’s personal favorite. A Polish […]

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Strategic Innovation: How War Gaming and Women Helped Win the Battle of the Atlantic

Strategic Innovation: How War Gaming and Women Helped Win the Battle of the Atlantic

Introduction The Battle of the Atlantic, fought from 1939 to 1945, was one of World War II’s most consequential conflicts. This relentless struggle between the Allies and the Axis powers for control of Atlantic shipping lanes held the key to sustaining Britain and enabling the eventual liberation of Europe. Central to the Allied victory were […]