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Code Girls

The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II

by Mundy, Liza

Book - 2017

Code Girls is a thrilling story of remarkable women doing amazing work. The US Army needed to bring smart minds to Washington DC to help the war effort by...Show more Code Girls is a thrilling story of remarkable women doing amazing work. The US Army needed to bring smart minds to Washington DC to help the war effort by breaking military codes. Recruited on their college campuses, these young women cracked the Axis countries' codes and helped revolutionize the field of cryptanalysis. Show less

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Radar Girls

by Ackerman, Sara

Book - 2021

Inspired by the Women’s Air Raid Defense (WARD), this historical fiction follows Daisy Wilder from her small-town love of horses through her experiences i...Show more Inspired by the Women’s Air Raid Defense (WARD), this historical fiction follows Daisy Wilder from her small-town love of horses through her experiences in a top-secret WWII military program. As part of the Pacific team serving and protecting our pilots, Daisy experiences numerous obstacles, new friendships and worry for a young man on the front lines. Show less

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The Girls of Atomic City

The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II

by Kiernan, Denise

Book - 2013

At the height of WWII, young women were recruited from small towns across our nation with a promise to earn good wages and to perform war-ending work. The...Show more At the height of WWII, young women were recruited from small towns across our nation with a promise to earn good wages and to perform war-ending work. These patriotic women reported to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, a city so secret at the time that it didn’t appear on any maps. Their experiences will hold your attention as you learn about the role these women played in the Manhattan Project. Show less

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Journey to Munich

by Winspear, Jacqueline

Book - 2016

This 13th book in the fictional Maisie Dobbs murder mystery series takes place in 1938 when Maisie is recruited by the Secret Service to travel to Munich,...Show more This 13th book in the fictional Maisie Dobbs murder mystery series takes place in 1938 when Maisie is recruited by the Secret Service to travel to Munich, Germany to recover a British man from Dachau. Intrigue and danger ensue as Maisie must present herself as the daughter of this prisoner. Show less

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The Correspondents

Six Women Writers on the Front Lines of World War II

by Mackrell, Judith

Book - 2021

Learn about six remarkable and heroic women journalists, their experiences as wartime correspondents, and the challenges they faced as women in a traditio...Show more Learn about six remarkable and heroic women journalists, their experiences as wartime correspondents, and the challenges they faced as women in a traditionally male field. You'll read about each woman's unique experiences, and about how all of them risked their lives to get the 'scoop' to write about the heroics and tragedies of WWII. Show less

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Dutch Girl

Audrey Hepburn and World War II

by Matzen, Robert

Book - 2019

Audrey Hepburn was a world-famous actress and fashion icon, best known for her role in Breakfast at Tiffany's. However, her life during the war was kept s...Show more Audrey Hepburn was a world-famous actress and fashion icon, best known for her role in Breakfast at Tiffany's. However, her life during the war was kept secret. This biography is an amazing story of a young girl with a father working as a Nazi agent and a Nazi-sympathizing mother. Audrey breaks from her parents' politics and risks her life serving as a member of the Dutch resistance. Show less

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Code Name: Lise

The True Story of the Woman Who Became WWII's Most Highly Decorated Spy

by Loftis, Larry

Book - 2019

Odette Sansom (under the guise of Lise) becomes a SOE (special operations executive) agent to aid Britain & France during WWII. Her mission begins in ...Show more Odette Sansom (under the guise of Lise) becomes a SOE (special operations executive) agent to aid Britain & France during WWII. Her mission begins in occupied France, where she falls in love with her commanding officer. Her spying and espionage assignments end with her capture & imprisonment in a concentration camp. Show less

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The Women With Silver Wings

The Inspiring True Story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II

by Landdeck, Katherine Sharp

Book - 2020

Read about the courageous women of WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) who decided to support the war effort after Pearl Harbor by earning their 'silver ...Show more Read about the courageous women of WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) who decided to support the war effort after Pearl Harbor by earning their 'silver wings' as aviators. While not allowed to serve in combat, these brave women ferried bombers across the nation and helped train male pilots. They then had to fight another battle at home to be recognized as military veterans. Show less

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Lady Death

The Memoirs of Stalin's Sniper

by Pavlychenko, Liı̐ uı̐Łdmyla MykhaiÌ¿livna

Book - 2018

If you were amazed by Lyudmila Pavlichenko, the main character in Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn, then read her memoirs in Lady Death. Pavlichenko was a powerf...Show more If you were amazed by Lyudmila Pavlichenko, the main character in Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn, then read her memoirs in Lady Death. Pavlichenko was a powerful and self-assured woman, who decided to join the war effort as a sniper, and became one of the most successful Russian snipers during World War II. Regarded as a hero by Stalin, she was sent to North America to raise money and support for the war effort. Show less

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