Mata Hari During WWI
Women spies-Mata Hari
Mata Hari is one of the most recognized spies of WWI. Mata Hari was no ordinary spy. Mata was a women who used her sexual appeal and prostitute lifestyle to play the government and government officials during WWI. Mata Hari, was Margaretha Geertruida Zelle stage name, she began preforming as a promiscuous dancer when she moved to Paris. During the time of WWI Mata was a courtesan to many high ranking military officials. As a Dutch subject Mata was able to cross national boarders freely. She traveled between Spain and Britain to avoid live battles and this eventually led to suspicions. Mata was questioned many times. Once while being questioned by the British she admitted working as an agent for the French military.
Mata Hari is one of the most recognized spies of WWI. Mata Hari was no ordinary spy. Mata was a women who used her sexual appeal and prostitute lifestyle to play the government and government officials during WWI. Mata Hari, was Margaretha Geertruida Zelle stage name, she began preforming as a promiscuous dancer when she moved to Paris. During the time of WWI Mata was a courtesan to many high ranking military officials. As a Dutch subject Mata was able to cross national boarders freely. She traveled between Spain and Britain to avoid live battles and this eventually led to suspicions. Mata was questioned many times. Once while being questioned by the British she admitted working as an agent for the French military.