The Spy Who The Spy Who Dressed the Queen | Reckoning Day | 3
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May 6, 2025 Travel back to January 1944 as Hardy Amies grapples with the stakes of espionage in WWII. Discover the intense planning behind liberating Antwerp, where daring SOE agents take on Nazi defenses. The podcast dives deep into the emotional scars left on Brussels after the war, revealing the personal struggles of those who survived. An intriguing tale of Prosper De Zieta unfolds, showcasing his hidden identity while echoing the glamour of a fashion designer whose work graces Queen Elizabeth II. Explore loyalty and betrayal in the intertwining worlds of royalty and intelligence.
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Why Antwerp Was The Crucial Port
- Antwerp, not Brussels, was the strategic priority for SOE due to its deepwater port essential for advancing armies.
- Preserving Antwerp intact was crucial to supply Allied troops and accelerate Germany's defeat.
Espionage Through Bribed Informant
- Philippe de Liederkerker bribed a dock worker to obtain crucial blueprints of the port facilities.
- This intelligence enabled SOE agents to strategically plan to control key infrastructure ahead of Allied troops.
Resistance Saves Antwerp Port
- SOE agents and resistance fighters intercepted German demolition efforts to destroy Antwerp's port.
- Their actions saved the port with minimal damage, enabling Allied supply lines to remain intact.
