[HN Gopher] The Invisible, Afflicted Spy Who Led the U.S. Army i...
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       The Invisible, Afflicted Spy Who Led the U.S. Army into Occupied
       Manila
        
       Author : drdee
       Score  : 45 points
       Date   : 2022-03-18 03:03 UTC (1 days ago)
        
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       | satori99 wrote:
       | TIL that Neal Stephenson based the character of Glory Altamira in
       | _Cryptonomicon_ on a real woman.
       | 
       | I just assumed he made up the idea of a Filipina resistance
       | fighter afflicted with leprosy.
        
         | roomey wrote:
         | He is such a good writer, I'm listening to quicksilver at the
         | moment. The way he twists and turns a story and weaves in
         | history is so enjoyable.
        
       | xeromal wrote:
       | Incredible story. Bravery like this is always special and
       | deserves to be publicized. I'm happy she was actually rewarded in
       | some small way.
        
       | juanani wrote:
        
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