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A groundbreaking new history of the role of American servicewomen in WWII, illuminating their forgotten yet essential contributions to the Allies’ victory, hailed as “an ingenious look at WWII” (Publishers Weekly, Starred Review)
Includes a chapter on the famed Six Triple Eight, America’s all-black, all-women battalion led by Charity Adams
Valiant Women is the story of the 350,000 American women who served in uniform during World War II. These incredible women served in every service branch, in every combat theater, and in nearly two-thirds of the available military occupations at the time.
They were pilots, codebreakers, ordnance experts, gunnery instructors, metalsmiths, chemists, translators, parachute riggers, truck drivers, radarmen, pigeon trainers, and much more. They were directly involved in some of the most important moments of the war, from the D-Day landings to the peace negotiations in Paris. These women—who hailed from every race, creed, and walk of life—died for their country and received the nation’s highest honors. Their work, both individually and in total, was at the heart of the Allied strategy that won World War II.
Yet, until now, their stories have been relegated to the dusty shelves of military archives or a passing mention in the local paper. Often the women themselves kept their stories private, even from their own families.
Now, military analyst Lena Andrews corrects the record with the definitive and comprehensive historical account of American servicewomen during World War II, based on new archival research, firsthand interviews with surviving veterans, and a deep professional understanding of military history and strategy.
Publisher : Mariner Books
Publication date : August 20, 2024
Language : English
Print length : 368 pages
ISBN-10 : 0063088347
ISBN-13 : 978-0063088344
Item Weight : 12.8 ounces
Dimensions : 5.31 x 0.83 x 8 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #475,535 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #371 in Women in History #618 in World War II History (Books) #2,420 in Women’s Biographies
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Customers say
Customers find this book engaging and well-researched, with an amazing amount of historical detail and a highly readable narrative style. Moreover, they consider it an incredible piece of history and a fascinating book about women’s history, with one customer noting it’s a must-read for Silent Generation daughters. Additionally, the book receives positive feedback for its personal stories and recognition of valiant women’s contributions during World War II.
