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The Rest Is History

674. The First World War: The Spy Who Took on the Germans (Part 4)

The Rest Is History

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🗓️ 27 May 2026

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Why did the British nurse, Edith Cavell, become a key player in the Belgian Resistance to German occupation? How did she carry out her mission? And, why was she ultimately executed, so controversially? Join Dominic and Tom as they unfold the life of the remarkable Edith Cavell, her time as a nurse, her espionage, and ultimately her tragic fate, amidst the death and destruction of the First World War. _______ Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. _______ Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at the⁠restishistory.com⁠ _______ To read our new newsletter, sign up at: therestishistory.com/newsletters _______ Advertise with us: Partnerships@goalhanger.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton   Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude  Senior Producer: Callum Hill  Executive Producer: Dom Johnson  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:41.0

elements, aspiration and action. And a classic example of this from British history, the rise

0:49.6

of the House of Wessex, the family of Alfred the Great and his heirs, who between them

0:55.7

established the United Kingdom of England. Yeah, it's a great story, isn't it, Tom? A great

1:00.7

lesson in leadership, I think, for anybody. So Alfred and his heirs, they marry idealism

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and pragmatism. They're brilliant at alliances, they're brilliant at managing power,

1:11.9

their brilliance, of course, at managing their money, which is a key part of political leadership.

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And of course, we are all reaping the rewards of their wisdom and foresight.

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1:46.5

It's the first grey of dawn with a heavy heart. I got into the motor car and drove out to the prison.

2:03.6

I sent in my name to Miss Carval.

2:06.6

If I remember rightly, the soldier told me she had just been kneeling at her table.

2:12.6

In the cell, a flickering gas flame was burning.

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