When war engulfed Europe in 1914, those connections suddenly became dangerous.
The War That Changed Everything
World War I was unlike anything the world had ever seen.
Millions died in trenches stretching across Europe.
Entire cities were devastated.
Governments became increasingly paranoid about spies and sabotage.
Every nation searched desperately for enemies hidden within its borders.
France, in particular, faced devastating losses.
The public demanded answers.
Military leaders needed someone to blame.
Against this backdrop, Mata Hari’s glamorous lifestyle began attracting unwanted attention.
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