Instead if such movie was made they will ignore important events and embrace or embellish fictional ideas to push a social justice warrior agenda for liberalism. Even though her reality is remarkable enough as it stands historically.
@@CrazyPalidin57 Boy, aren't you a special kind of ignorant... She was the ultimate Social Justice Warrior, fighting against fascism, hatred, bigotry, sexism, and the exact same kind of disdainful, arrogant self-superiority you exhibit with your smug, prissy little comment. She was a vigorous supporter of FDR, and Truman, both of whom understood that without working together and lifting each other up, instead of pitting people against each other and regressing to a hate-filled society was the way to advance. That's what comes from education. A greater grasp of the world. She would have had a field day with #conservitard idiots like you... She did have a field day with the Nazis who preceded you, and just like them, you're a stain on America, and your kind are being relegated to the dustbin of history where you belong. You're neither wealthy enough, nor connected enough to benefit from the policies of taking wealth and giving it to the already wealthy that the #conservitards are implementing, so the only thing left is to make you a tool for their agenda. And they've succeeded. There is really only one reason to support the #conservitards at this juncture, and it’s very easy to see. They reflect the hate in your heart, the disgust you have for people of color, your fear and hostility toward outsiders, your toxic misogyny, your ignorant bigotry, and your overblown sense of self‒supremacy. And they utilize this pathetic arrogance of yours to fleece the nation for their own benefit. And you’re complicit. How anti-American of you to find the concept of promoting justice in society to be a negative thing. You are the exact thing Ms. Hall fought against in the war. Live with that.
I can see how she was nearly forgotten; she did what spies were supposed to do: keep a low profile. She had a true heart, wanting to do good, instead of wanting fame. What a great story.
I liked Christopher Lee's reply to a reporter who asked him to recount some of his wartime undercover activities: Lee: "Can you keep a secret?" Reporter: "Yes!" Lee: "So can I."
Given the high mortality among Allied operatives in Occupied France it is a testament to her skills and dedication that she not only survived but was such a stunning success. Thanks for recognizing her fantastic record.
Her story is one that is so much greater than her exploits. The fact that she persevered to live a life of adventure after losing her leg. Then on to serve her country, after being denied employment with the U.S. Government twice. In spite of her handicap she never held back, she pushed on, she lived. She is an inspiration to us all; an amazing American, an amazing person, an amazing woman.
@@dinascharnhorst6590 Correct, Dina. It's clear that Virginia was definitely not handicapped. She overcame all obstacles in her path with ingenuity and determination; and makes one proud to be an American.
According to the Judith Pearson bio, Wolves at the Door, Virginia was not exactly "denied employment with the U.S. Government." She took the foreign service exam while employed by the U.S. State Dept. in Turkey--where she also shot herself in the leg--, but was transferred & her answer sheet was lost in the mails. In Poland, she ordered another exam but did not receive the answer sheet before she was transferred again.
25 miles a day on unfamiliar mountainous terrain with a wooden leg. Dog knows what she had to eat and drink. I couldn't do 25 miles a day downhill with a tailwind. Major respect.
I lived in Holland in the early to mid 1980's. Most of the generation who lived through and survived the war are gone now. I feel privileged to have heard first-hand accounts from some of those who lived through it, whether as normal civilians or members of the resistance. I noticed that even after 40+ years, many resistance fights, particularly, didn't like talking about their participation. I believe that for every Virginia Hall, or Anne Frank, there are dozens, hundreds even, of similar stories of heroism forever lost to history simply because of the horror, or humility of those who fought back. Whenever I think I have it hard or difficult in life, I only have to think of some of the things I've heard about during that grim time in history, and I realize I really don't have things so hard after all. Thank God for their sacrifices and courage! Thank you History Guy for reminding us all, we stand on the shoulders of giants and heros!!
1 allanbmw, I lived in Italy during early 70s and traveled in the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, and other countries. I too heard first hand accounts while there which made me appreciate my US citizenship and the sacrifices that our country, along with so many other countries' citizens made, that the world might be free of all those "isms" that were trying to assert themselves. Some of those stories would break your heart. I went through the resistance museum in Copenhagen and saw the guns the movement made to carry out some of their resistance activities. It was truly inspiring. I wonder if many of the younger people of today realize what others sacrificed that enables them to now lead the life they live. I was told by the hotelier in Amsterdam that Germans had not even been allowed to enter Holland until just a couple of years earlier because of the treatment of the Dutch citizens at the hands of the Germans during WW2. He had some very sad stories. Every country suffered because of that war, unspeakable suffering. Too bad human beings don't remember those lessons and learn from them. Virginia Hall was one of those truly remarkable people that sacrificed much, endured much, that we could live in a world that, if not for her and people like her, would be entirely different today. Thank God Almighty there are people who have more moral courage than animal courage.
Timely post. I just finished reading "Shadow Warriors of World War II. The Daring Women of the OSS and SOE." Virginia Hall was one of the women chronicled in this book.
Partisans and resistance fighters are almost never remembered by history. Yet these courageous individuals risk more than the average soldiers. Partisans were executed when caught, and often they had little to no support. Yet their contributions to the war are almost immeasurable. I really enjoyed this clip of history. Thank you for making this as she does deserve to be remembered
This is one of the most extraordinary and inspiring stories of the Second World War. Both Virginia Hall and Nancy Wake proved tougher than the enemy they faced. If captured alive they would have found themselves in Ravensbruck Women’s camp, where many so courageous women were tortured to death. We should be humble in such company. Please consider the outstanding work done by the ‘Tartan Pimpernel’ and Monsignor O’Flaherty in rescuing fugitives from Nazi capture in France and Italy respectfully. The latter is the subject of the movie ‘The Scarlet and the Black’ where Gregory Peck played the Irish priest at the Vatican. Once again, thank you for bringing these stories to a modern audience. Your history associate in 🏴 England.
Virginia Hall is the epitome of the lesson: "...never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never-in nothing, great or small, large or petty-never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense.." Truly inspirational on a deep level.
What a determined woman she was! It’s amazing how stories like these are not shown more attention. Thank you for sharing yet another great piece of history with us!
I was a 17 years old in 1982 when she passed, now I am 54. I have had a great life so far, along with countless other millions thanks to this woman and heros like her. Great story !
Could you do a video on Susan Travers, the only woman to serve in the foreign legion, and also the only woman to follow in her father's footsteps and earn the Legion of Honor? That would be amazing. ♥
There were over 40 known women agents who worked for the British S.O.E in occupied Europe. Every one a true heroine, some were captured and brutally tortured, eventually being executed but rarely if ever did they give up their colleagues. Happily others avoided capture and went on to live long lives. Each and every one were remarkable women who were all strictly volunteers and knew what fate awaited them if captured by the Gestapo. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_female_SOE_agents
Teach your daughter that ALL people deserve respect. Men are not ALL disrespectful sex fiends. That even women can be sexual deviates. That most of the worlds people are decent living, honest and hardworking and that they love THEIR children. Even the ones that don’t have the same ideologies as us. Teach her to be tolerant.
A number of years ago, I met a man, who had come home after his grandmothers funeral. Just say the least, he was a little in shock. He found out his grandmother had been in espionage, and was well trained and all the necessary skills. At the funeral surviving Comrades in arms came to honor her memory. The family thought she had been a nurse. They knew that she was in the military, but they had no idea what she actually did. He said she was still surrounded by mystery, because no one was talking. Those should work with during World War II, honored her by maintaining her silence. There must be other women, who did extraordinary things, during World War II, to return home, to be the typical cookie baking mothers and grandmothers. I would love to know more stories of these remarkable women.
Must see Doc !!! Best story I've heard in a long time. This is a life worth being remembered and celebrated!!! She is a true hero. Thank you history guy and wife, this is one heck of a story!!! So well done.
This is the content I grew up watching the History channel for but they have forsaken me.... Good thing we have you. I share these with my daughters as REAL role models.
@@mwrkhan It looks like the video is still up. It was done for the anniversary of 9/11. THG talked about first responders mainly firefighters going back two thousand years up to the present. At the end there was a list of the names and ages of the firefighters who died on that day. I don't get TH-cam at all on this one.
TH-cam/google is run by assholes who half the time don't know what they're doing and the other half are deliberately trying to sabotage your privacy and steer discussion and speech. Hard to tell which is which sometimes.
I read some of her story back in the 80s, thank you for filling in the blank spaces. I wish my history teachers had been half as good as you. Thank you so much.
Absolutely fascinating. I'd never heard of this amazing and accomplished woman before this video. What a true patriot. Thank you for sharing her story.
Comfortably one of the very best channels on YT of any genre. Perfect length. Perfect info. Doesn't talk down to us but doesn't belabour the points either. Wonderful.
I am currently reading "A Woman of No Importance" by Sonia Purcell about Virginia Hall. She deserves to be held up as one of the great women in American history. She not only had to fight the Nazis, she also had to fight her superiors who did not think she was capable of recruiting and managing a spy/sabotage network. She joined the American OSS because the British would not give her a role in France befitting her capabilities. Eventually she stopped playing nice with other agents that could not accept her as an equal or even superior, and she just did what needed to be done. While male agents were complaining about minor inconveniences, Hall was walking miles on a broken wooden leg with a bleeding stump. On more than one occasion she escaped capture by mere minutes but never considered leaving the heart of the action. Thank you for putting more light on this extraordinary women.
I read a book (!) about famous spies and was hoping this story wasn't lost. You brought it to life and thanks for the memories. This site is what I go for real entertainment and knowledge.
The character James Bond is very loosely based on Sir William Stephenson whom Ian Fleming worked for in British intelligence during WW II. Two very good books about the heroics, ingenuity & leadership of Sir William Stephenson are: The Man Called Intrepid & The Quiet Canadian. I really enjoyed reading both, they are well written & insightful 😁😎
@@adamdonovan4071 thanks for the info... Maybe Ivanka would make an awesome Israel spy... Or Jared, he's failed multiple 302 applications. I'd watch that dude if I was you.
Jeff M ...So didn't "Sir" Paul McCartney. He married a beauty with a wooden leg and when they divorced she took him for half of his very substantial wealth. Men need to stop thinking with the 'head with no brain'.
Wow, I’ve read some spy and military history but never read about her. Just an amazing individual with such determination. Relentless and undaunted...the kind of person you want on your side. True stories are simply the best. Nice work History Guy.
If you ever get to Eden Camp in Yorkshire,they have a section dedicated to the women of the S.O.E. that were captured and suffered the most appalling tortures before being murdered by the Nazis,take it from me,it will make you weep,these women were the bravest of the brave and should never be forgotten.
This was one of your most fascinating stories you have posted..... And that's saying a lot considering your play list..... Thank You for all you and your wife do for rescuing these many gemstones of history that would otherwise be lost forever in time.....
Wow! I would definitely want to see a movie made about her! (But only if it was kept true to history.) She was such a devoted, wise and disciplined woman. Having her teeth ground down as a wealthy young woman, not yet married? That’s next level! It’s amazing that she could get away with her disguises as she always had that limp. She lived through the war because she knew to stay out of the limelight- and even afterward, kept her identity and whereabouts secret because she was still at work. Just an amazing woman who deserves to be remembered and celebrated.
I’ve read the excellent book about her. This great segment only hints at the depth of her story. This is my favorite channel and I’m drinking coffee from my History Guy mug.
Great one H.G.! Ms. Hall is TRULY history that deserves to be remembered. For a moment I thought, "what Hollywood actress would play a woman with a wooden leg?" Then I thought of "Lt. Dan" from Forrest Gump... bet they will be lining up for this role!
The best spies are the ones who are written in history as spies, but in fact theyre just smugglers and messengers, transferring documents between nations (or clandestine projects) who pretend to be enemies, but in reality have mutually beneficial objectives behind the scenes.
You seem to be able to come up with the most amazing people! Ms Hall was truly an American, French and English treasure! Thank you for posting these great stories! ☺️👍❤️
@@ThePacratz You ding-wing it's a play on words. If you watch "The History Guy" he often makes a colorful comment. Being: "And don't all great stories involve Pirates" I am sure that no disrespect was intended to the amazing Virginia Hall.
@@ThePacratz The History Guy has spoken about how good stories involve pirates. My comment was intent on comparing this story of a woman with a wooden leg (something you might expect of a pirate) as very interesting, and yet it didn't involve an actual pirate. Sorry if my comment was confusing.
How about, I tell you my story not for competition. But so you do not repeat my mistakes. Learn from me, Make your own mistakes. Provoking thought before action. Is much more important then action before thought.
You are not providing so much of a guidebook or blueprint. More of go on, go ahead, go out there. Make something happen. You're a man make something happen. A good parent understands that every child is special. And original.
As a mom of two grown boys, it was of the utmost important that I taught my son's that all people were equal. My husband and I worked at remembering to speak of other people as just that, other "people". Not the African-American not the Asian not the woman of the group not the petite person not the very round person, etc etc. I believe children learn prejudiceness towards others by their parents and of course, the other "teachers" surrounding them. Without intention, we often speak of people in a very descriptive way, separating them in some way from the others. Even if the separation is positive like the pretty blond or the tall strong man or that very smart man who happens to be African-American.... We set up stereotypes and separations between people. Just sharing my "mom's point of view" But in no way questioning your statement. May you enjoy your day.
I thought this sounded familiar! Simon Whistler did a Biographics video on her 2 months ago. You guys should team up one of these days! BY YOUR POWERS COMBINED!!!
She deserves a historically correct movie. It doesn’t seem like her story needs embellished for “dramatic effect”.
She might need a mini-series to capture all of her exploits.
_The Lady With a Wooden Leg_ seems appropriate. Would actually love to see an *accurate* movie or mini-series about her.
Instead if such movie was made they will ignore important events and embrace or embellish fictional ideas to push a social justice warrior agenda for liberalism. Even though her reality is remarkable enough as it stands historically.
Hollywood will embellish it, wether you like it or not, as it's in their DNA.
@@CrazyPalidin57 Boy, aren't you a special kind of ignorant... She was the ultimate Social Justice Warrior, fighting against fascism, hatred, bigotry, sexism, and the exact same kind of disdainful, arrogant self-superiority you exhibit with your smug, prissy little comment. She was a vigorous supporter of FDR, and Truman, both of whom understood that without working together and lifting each other up, instead of pitting people against each other and regressing to a hate-filled society was the way to advance. That's what comes from education. A greater grasp of the world. She would have had a field day with #conservitard idiots like you... She did have a field day with the Nazis who preceded you, and just like them, you're a stain on America, and your kind are being relegated to the dustbin of history where you belong. You're neither wealthy enough, nor connected enough to benefit from the policies of taking wealth and giving it to the already wealthy that the #conservitards are implementing, so the only thing left is to make you a tool for their agenda. And they've succeeded. There is really only one reason to support the #conservitards at this juncture, and it’s very easy to see. They reflect the hate in your heart, the disgust you have for people of color, your fear and hostility toward outsiders, your toxic misogyny, your ignorant bigotry, and your overblown sense of self‒supremacy. And they utilize this pathetic arrogance of yours to fleece the nation for their own benefit. And you’re complicit. How anti-American of you to find the concept of promoting justice in society to be a negative thing. You are the exact thing Ms. Hall fought against in the war.
Live with that.
I can see how she was nearly forgotten; she did what spies were supposed to do: keep a low profile. She had a true heart, wanting to do good, instead of wanting fame. What a great story.
A famous agent is a useless or dead agent
I liked Christopher Lee's reply to a reporter who asked him to recount some of his wartime undercover activities:
Lee: "Can you keep a secret?"
Reporter: "Yes!"
Lee: "So can I."
@@acbulgin2 Thank you for that wonderful exercise in virtue-signalling. Your soap box is truly white-washed. I shall put this report in File 13.
@@acbulgin2 You sound like a sociopath.
@Jeff Oliver Ha ha! He certainly did delete it, didn't he? It felt like a novella, but I'm sure it was only a couple thousands words. ;)
Given the high mortality among Allied operatives in Occupied France it is a testament to her skills and dedication that she not only survived but was such a stunning success. Thanks for recognizing her fantastic record.
A true hero
Among many other women who never came back
Her story is one that is so much greater than her exploits. The fact that she persevered to live a life of adventure after losing her leg. Then on to serve her country, after being denied employment with the U.S. Government twice. In spite of her handicap she never held back, she pushed on, she lived. She is an inspiration to us all; an amazing American, an amazing person, an amazing woman.
Kind of makes one wonder exactly who was handicapped: the woman with the wooden leg, or the bureaucrat with braces on his brain?
@@dinascharnhorst6590 Correct, Dina. It's clear that Virginia was definitely not handicapped. She overcame all obstacles in her path with ingenuity and determination; and makes one proud to be an American.
It is only IQ, this has been proven, no?
Couldn't agree more, the lady is a person that deserves ultimate respect and honor. She certainly has mine....
According to the Judith Pearson bio, Wolves at the Door, Virginia was not exactly "denied employment with the U.S. Government."
She took the foreign service exam while employed by the U.S. State Dept. in Turkey--where she also shot herself in the leg--, but was transferred & her answer sheet was lost in the mails. In Poland, she ordered another exam but did not receive the answer sheet before she was transferred again.
A brave woman and an example to us all, humility at its finest.
In times when humanity was at its worst. What a life she lived.
INDEED!
While watching I was afraid that she had not survived the war.
What a valuable asset she was.
That walkout 50 miles over the Pyrenees in two days that is what legends are made of.
Amen
Add an artificial leg to the mix and she is even more astonishing
Walk the Pyrenees - yeah right - that's like me a non-swimmer swimming the Cook Strait of New Zealand - that's one amazing lady!
25 miles a day on unfamiliar mountainous terrain with a wooden leg. Dog knows what she had to eat and drink. I couldn't do 25 miles a day downhill with a tailwind. Major respect.
I lived in Holland in the early to mid 1980's. Most of the generation who lived through and survived the war are gone now. I feel privileged to have heard first-hand accounts from some of those who lived through it, whether as normal civilians or members of the resistance. I noticed that even after 40+ years, many resistance fights, particularly, didn't like talking about their participation. I believe that for every Virginia Hall, or Anne Frank, there are dozens, hundreds even, of similar stories of heroism forever lost to history simply because of the horror, or humility of those who fought back. Whenever I think I have it hard or difficult in life, I only have to think of some of the things I've heard about during that grim time in history, and I realize I really don't have things so hard after all. Thank God for their sacrifices and courage! Thank you History Guy for reminding us all, we stand on the shoulders of giants and heros!!
1 allanbmw, I lived in Italy during early 70s and traveled in the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, and other countries. I too heard first hand accounts while there which made me appreciate my US citizenship and the sacrifices that our country, along with so many other countries' citizens made, that the world might be free of all those "isms" that were trying to assert themselves.
Some of those stories would break your heart.
I went through the resistance museum in Copenhagen and saw the guns the movement made to carry out some of their resistance activities. It was truly inspiring. I wonder if many of the younger people of today realize what others sacrificed that enables them to now lead the life they live.
I was told by the hotelier in Amsterdam that Germans had not even been allowed to enter Holland until just a couple of years earlier because of the treatment of the Dutch citizens at the hands of the Germans during WW2. He had some very sad stories. Every country suffered because of that war, unspeakable suffering. Too bad human beings don't remember those lessons and learn from them.
Virginia Hall was one of those truly remarkable people that sacrificed much, endured much, that we could live in a world that, if not for her and people like her, would be entirely different today. Thank God Almighty there are people who have more moral courage than animal courage.
I've known of Virginia Hall's story for years, and it definitely is history that deserves to be remembered about a major badass woman.
The "Limping Lady"...
Brent Granger: “badass woman” to the Nazi regime and fascists, and heroine to the rest of freedom loving people of the world.
Timely post. I just finished reading "Shadow Warriors of World War II. The Daring Women of the OSS and SOE." Virginia Hall was one of the women chronicled in this book.
I will look for that book. Thanks
@@kristenheuer5676 Also look for A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell.
@@SKestrel thanks
Thank you! I now have new reading material to look for!
Chef Julia Child was also a member of the OSS in her younger days. Was she mentioned in the book?
Partisans and resistance fighters are almost never remembered by history. Yet these courageous individuals risk more than the average soldiers. Partisans were executed when caught, and often they had little to no support.
Yet their contributions to the war are almost immeasurable.
I really enjoyed this clip of history. Thank you for making this as she does deserve to be remembered
There were many women who served in very dangerous roles during WW II. She was an amazing person!
Why would anyone give this a thumbs down? What an amazing story.
Do you suppose there are 79 NAZI wannabes that frequent The History Guy?
🤮
Feminazis hate her.
Woke feminists would.
Obviously, the thumbs-downers were rooting for the enemy.
Now, that is my kind of woman. Tough as nails and not afraid to stand up to those who are unjust. Another great story THG!
I believe the term is "Badass."
@@Pepesmasher It was an accident, not intentional.
This is one of the most extraordinary and inspiring stories of the Second World War. Both Virginia Hall and Nancy Wake proved tougher than the enemy they faced. If captured alive they would have found themselves in Ravensbruck Women’s camp, where many so courageous women were tortured to death. We should be humble in such company.
Please consider the outstanding work done by the ‘Tartan Pimpernel’ and Monsignor O’Flaherty in rescuing fugitives from Nazi capture in France and Italy respectfully. The latter is the subject of the movie ‘The Scarlet and the Black’ where Gregory Peck played the Irish priest at the Vatican. Once again, thank you for bringing these stories to a modern audience. Your history associate in 🏴 England.
Virginia Hall is the epitome of the lesson: "...never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never-in nothing, great or small, large or petty-never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense.." Truly inspirational on a deep level.
What a determined woman she was! It’s amazing how stories like these are not shown more attention. Thank you for sharing yet another great piece of history with us!
I was a 17 years old in 1982 when she passed, now I am 54. I have had a great life so far, along with countless other millions thanks to this woman and heros like her. Great story !
Wow what a courageous woman, with a prosthetic leg. Most people would just not do what she did with two healthy legs. What an honor to hear her story.
Wow, wow, WOW. Thank you for helping to make sure her piece of history is remembered. What a great presentation.
Could you do a video on Susan Travers, the only woman to serve in the foreign legion, and also the only woman to follow in her father's footsteps and earn the Legion of Honor? That would be amazing. ♥
Probably the best THG episode.
She, and her peers, are absolutely history that deserves to be remembered.
Thank you sir! These heroes should always be remembered for their contributions & selflessness!🇺🇸
That is amazing. She definitely deserves to be remembered .
Her story would be better told in a lavish seven-part miniseries than a movie.
Yeah, I'd watch that!
Virginia was an amazing person, and History Guy, yet another amazing episode. Thank you for posting this story.
Moneypenny, the one Bond should not have let get away.
"Couldn't catch" I think you mean! Moneypenny was too smart to fall for his charms... ;-)
Miss Funnyfanny!
A real female hero, I will teach my daughter about her
There were over 40 known women agents who worked for the British S.O.E in occupied Europe. Every one a true heroine, some were captured and brutally tortured, eventually being executed but rarely if ever did they give up their colleagues. Happily others avoided capture and went on to live long lives. Each and every one were remarkable women who were all strictly volunteers and knew what fate awaited them if captured by the Gestapo. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_female_SOE_agents
@@RicTic66 thanks for the info
Teach your daughter that ALL people deserve respect. Men are not ALL disrespectful sex fiends. That even women can be sexual deviates. That most of the worlds people are decent living, honest and hardworking and that they love THEIR children. Even the ones that don’t have the same ideologies as us. Teach her to be tolerant.
@Breezy Mods bruhh real drugs are bad.
Have no daughters but she makes me proud to have served in the military and to be a American. First time I have herd anything positive from the CIA
What a bright spot your channel is! Intelligent, well-produced content for the inquiring mind.
Her story would make a fantastic movie.
Who would play her? Who would you pick?
@@tclane3173 Virginia Hall...who else! /:-)
Fascinating account of a truly remarkable woman! Thanks for sharing
If history class in high school had been more like this I wouldn't have got near as much sleep
A number of years ago, I met a man, who had come home after his grandmothers funeral. Just say the least, he was a little in shock. He found out his grandmother had been in espionage, and was well trained and all the necessary skills. At the funeral surviving Comrades in arms came to honor her memory. The family thought she had been a nurse. They knew that she was in the military, but they had no idea what she actually did. He said she was still surrounded by mystery, because no one was talking. Those should work with during World War II, honored her by maintaining her silence.
There must be other women, who did extraordinary things, during World War II, to return home, to be the typical cookie baking mothers and grandmothers. I would love to know more stories of these remarkable women.
Something about judging a book by its "cover".
What an absolutely fantastic women, god bless her.
Must see Doc !!! Best story I've heard in a long time. This is a life worth being remembered and celebrated!!! She is a true hero. Thank you history guy and wife, this is one heck of a story!!! So well done.
What a fantastic piece of history! Thank you, History Guy for bringing her contributions to the world to light.
This is the content I grew up watching the History channel for but they have forsaken me.... Good thing we have you. I share these with my daughters as REAL role models.
Just. Wow. Best one yet. Thank you, Professor.
She deserves a streaming series at least 2 seasons long. Thank you for sharing this.
She sounds awesome. Thanks for the video.
I let the ads play in their entirety since Google shafted you on yesterday's spectacular video.
What happened? What was the video about?
mwrkhan Firefighters. Apparently, talking about firefighters on 9/11 gets you demonitized.
@@WintrBorn That is indeed very strange.
@@mwrkhan It looks like the video is still up. It was done for the anniversary of 9/11. THG talked about first responders mainly firefighters going back two thousand years up to the present. At the end there was a list of the names and ages of the firefighters who died on that day. I don't get TH-cam at all on this one.
TH-cam/google is run by assholes who half the time don't know what they're doing and the other half are deliberately trying to sabotage your privacy and steer discussion and speech. Hard to tell which is which sometimes.
Thank you. I learned more in 12 minutes than any history class I've ever taken.
Wonderful story of one smart and tough lady. Thank you for the education
Another cantankerous person of historical note! Well done ma'am,
Well done 👍
I read some of her story back in the 80s, thank you for filling in the blank spaces. I wish my history teachers had been half as good as you. Thank you so much.
Absolutely fascinating. I'd never heard of this amazing and accomplished woman before this video. What a true patriot. Thank you for sharing her story.
Comfortably one of the very best channels on YT of any genre. Perfect length. Perfect info. Doesn't talk down to us but doesn't belabour the points either. Wonderful.
Now that's a movie I wanna watch. What an extraordinary woman!
I am currently reading "A Woman of No Importance" by Sonia Purcell about Virginia Hall. She deserves to be held up as one of the great women in American history. She not only had to fight the Nazis, she also had to fight her superiors who did not think she was capable of recruiting and managing a spy/sabotage network. She joined the American OSS because the British would not give her a role in France befitting her capabilities. Eventually she stopped playing nice with other agents that could not accept her as an equal or even superior, and she just did what needed to be done. While male agents were complaining about minor inconveniences, Hall was walking miles on a broken wooden leg with a bleeding stump. On more than one occasion she escaped capture by mere minutes but never considered leaving the heart of the action. Thank you for putting more light on this extraordinary women.
I'll watch the movie. It's a great piece of history that needs to be remembered. And never forgotten.
I read a book (!) about famous spies and was hoping this story wasn't lost. You brought it to life and thanks for the memories. This site is what I go for real entertainment and knowledge.
The best part of my morning has arrived
History a Guy , I cannot thank you enough for sharing this with us!
Hmmm; instead of making James Bond a woman; why don’t they make a movie about her? Because they hate history? Probably...
The character James Bond is very loosely based on Sir William Stephenson whom Ian Fleming worked for in British intelligence during WW II. Two very good books about the heroics, ingenuity & leadership of Sir William Stephenson are: The Man Called Intrepid & The Quiet Canadian. I really enjoyed reading both, they are well written & insightful 😁😎
It would require them to do work instead of reusing old tired storylines
Hmmmm, instead of making her or James Bond a cool spy, how about making Christopher Steele the main dude in the next movie?
Brian Koski
He’d be the villain, but okay. I think I movie on spygate would be blockbuster. Be sure to read the 302s before you go...
@@adamdonovan4071 thanks for the info... Maybe Ivanka would make an awesome Israel spy...
Or Jared, he's failed multiple 302 applications.
I'd watch that dude if I was you.
How could this NOT be a movie?
Sounds like the Nazis underestimated a pretty face! Good choice she has a very cool story.
When your life is governed by a philosophy based on the belief that you are superior, you will always underestimate your enemies.
@@JohnP538 Yeah well said
Jeff M ...So didn't "Sir" Paul McCartney. He married a beauty with a wooden leg and when they divorced she took him for half of his very substantial wealth. Men need to stop thinking with the 'head with no brain'.
And then an ugly one, which she actively cultivated to blend into her surroundings.
Spycraft is everything James Bond is not: not being noticed.
@@JohnP538 >>> FWIW: I was going to say the same thing....
Thank you SIR for keeping the memory of Virginia Hall alive....................
Sir, that segment was amazingly delicious! Keep up the good work! 👍
Wow, I’ve read some spy and military history but never read about her. Just an amazing individual with such determination. Relentless and undaunted...the kind of person you want on your side. True stories are simply the best. Nice work History Guy.
Another fascinating story. I read a book about her, but somehow you put it into a short piece and make it even more interesting.
Thank you history guy for bringing this story out in the open. Your tales of history are well appreciated.
SOE had many remarkable female spies. Odette for example had he spine burned and her toenails pulled out and still she refused to talk.
I must mention, Odette was French.
If you ever get to Eden Camp in Yorkshire,they have a section dedicated to the women of the S.O.E. that were captured and suffered the most appalling tortures before being murdered by the Nazis,take it from me,it will make you weep,these women were the bravest of the brave and should never be forgotten.
@@seandobson499 I weep reading of them off a page, goodness knows what I'd be like at Eden camp. Extraordinary people for extraordinary times.
This was one of your most fascinating stories you have posted.....
And that's saying a lot considering your play list.....
Thank You for all you and your wife do for rescuing these many gemstones of history that would otherwise be lost forever in time.....
Wow! I would definitely want to see a movie made about her! (But only if it was kept true to history.) She was such a devoted, wise and disciplined woman. Having her teeth ground down as a wealthy young woman, not yet married? That’s next level! It’s amazing that she could get away with her disguises as she always had that limp. She lived through the war because she knew to stay out of the limelight- and even afterward, kept her identity and whereabouts secret because she was still at work. Just an amazing woman who deserves to be remembered and celebrated.
Always a pleasure! What a great episode from you and time.
I love your stories! Thanks and God bless you!
Thank you for bringing this triumphant hero's courageous story to light.
Thank you for contributions Limping Lady
I’ve read the excellent book about her. This great segment only hints at the depth of her story. This is my favorite channel and I’m drinking coffee from my History Guy mug.
I love this one. I truly appreciate this Channel. Thank you
This is the kind of content we need on The History Channel.
Great one H.G.! Ms. Hall is TRULY history that deserves to be remembered. For a moment I thought, "what Hollywood actress would play a woman with a wooden leg?" Then I thought of "Lt. Dan" from Forrest Gump... bet they will be lining up for this role!
Richard Mourdock I am wondering which actor would do this great lady justice.
Fabulous presentation...
I continue to learn so much, from you THG.
Thank you 🙏🏽
Brian
Fascinating woman. Thanks for the book reference; The Wolves at the Door now on library list
I never heard of her, but now I know why. Fascinating story! History Guy, you are the best.
Wow, what a great story. She should be an inspiration to us all!
Wow! What a fantastic story...that truly deserves....to be remembered. Many thanks.
The beat spies are always the ones who don't look or act like a spy.
The best spies are the ones who are written in history as spies, but in fact theyre just smugglers and messengers, transferring documents between nations (or clandestine projects) who pretend to be enemies, but in reality have mutually beneficial objectives behind the scenes.
@@rogerspable yeah, you just described Ivanka to a tee.
I would never trust that bitch!
You seem to be able to come up with the most amazing people! Ms Hall was truly an American, French and English treasure! Thank you for posting these great stories! ☺️👍❤️
YOU NEVER DISAPPOINT ME. ENRICHING LIVES BY FACTUAL HISTORICAL EDUCATION , HOW LUCKY ARE YOUR AUDIENCE. PLEASE CARRY ON.
Super great history. Thanks for telling us this history that it might never be forgotten
A woman with a wooden leg. Not exactly a pirate story, but just as interesting.
Debutante to crone deception, cunning, disguise, outright lies, fakery, and a wooden leg, all the traits of a practicing pirate.
Wow! With that statement, you made her sound so "uninteresting", so ordinary. So what are your achievements?
Besides flipping hamburgers or selling used cars?
@@ThePacratz You ding-wing it's a play on words.
If you watch "The History Guy" he often makes a colorful comment.
Being: "And don't all great stories involve Pirates"
I am sure that no disrespect was intended to the amazing Virginia Hall.
@@ThePacratz The History Guy has spoken about how good stories involve pirates. My comment was intent on comparing this story of a woman with a wooden leg (something you might expect of a pirate) as very interesting, and yet it didn't involve an actual pirate. Sorry if my comment was confusing.
I, in my most humble opinion, think that this was the very best one yet! Thank you so much. Like.
I tell my son to be “an original.” I look forward to see what his future holds.
How about,
I tell you my story not for competition. But so you do not repeat my mistakes. Learn from me,
Make your own mistakes.
Provoking thought before action. Is much more important then action before thought.
You are not providing so much of a guidebook or blueprint. More of go on, go ahead, go out there. Make something happen. You're a man make something happen. A good parent understands that every child is special. And original.
Tim Fleenor there is no way you can know how I am raising my son by using my one statement as my only guideline.
As a mom of two grown boys, it was of the utmost important that I taught my son's that all people were equal. My husband and I worked at remembering to speak of other people as just that, other "people". Not the African-American not the Asian not the woman of the group not the petite person not the very round person, etc etc. I believe children learn prejudiceness towards others by their parents and of course, the other "teachers" surrounding them. Without intention, we often speak of people in a very descriptive way, separating them in some way from the others. Even if the separation is positive like the pretty blond or the tall strong man or that very smart man who happens to be African-American.... We set up stereotypes and separations between people.
Just sharing my "mom's point of view"
But in no way questioning your statement.
May you enjoy your day.
Words fail me! WOW! Thank You for telling this story! This woman needs to be recognized.
Great video
Virginia Halls story deserves a movie. Our country and the world needs her story as an inspiration. Thank you for keeping her memory alive.
I thought this sounded familiar! Simon Whistler did a Biographics video on her 2 months ago. You guys should team up one of these days!
BY YOUR POWERS COMBINED!!!
I listen to all of these. this is my favorite so far
I truly enjoyed your History Lesson. Teachers of the future, pay attention.
This is one of the best stories, such a special woman. Thank you for making me aware of her bravery.
Good one THG. I got the impression that you really enjoyed this edition. I'm guessing that's why Mrs T didn't get to do it ???
again...thank you so much for what can not be found anywhere else
Thanks for recording this story. Love the channel. By the way I am claiming Virginia as a close relative. ;-)
Determined people for trying times. Thanks History Guy!
Fascinating !!!
I shall look in to this remarkable ladies life more.
Thanks Friend
Thank you for sharing this astonishing story about a war time hero! Loved listening!❤
Gertrude Bell - "Queen of the Desert" - would be a fascinating subject.
I would like to hear that story
Interesting to hear real stories of real and passionate people doing courageous things in life. Thank you.
We need a video on WW2 glider pilots...Please!
Yes! YES! YES!!! What a great video, thanks for the forgotten history. She deserves to be remembered!