2. Virginia Hall
Virginia Hall, often called “the Limping Lady” due to her prosthetic leg, defied all odds to become one of the most effective Allied spies of World War II. Working for both the British SOE and the American OSS, Hall orchestrated sabotage missions, gathered vital intelligence, and established resilient resistance networks across occupied France. Her ingenuity and daring earned her the title “the most dangerous Allied spy” by the Gestapo. Hall’s relentless commitment and resourcefulness made her a legend in the world of espionage. Source: CIA
