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Women Heroes of World War II

32 Stories of Espionage, Sabotage, Resistance, and Rescue

Kathryn J. Atwood Muriel Phillips Engelman

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English
Chicago Review Press
15 October 2019
Series: Women of Action
In this expanded edition, readers will encounter six new profiles of amazing women, as well as a new section on the Soviet Union. Noor Inayat Khan was the first female radio operator sent into occupied France and transferred crucial messages to the Resistance. Johtje Vos, a Dutch housewife, hid Jews in her home and repeatedly outsmarted the Gestapo

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Imprint:   Chicago Review Press
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 215mm,  Width: 9mm,  Spine: 139mm
Weight:   598g
ISBN:   9781641600064
ISBN 10:   1641600063
Series:   Women of Action
Pages:   352
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Recommended Age:   From 13 to 17 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Kathryn J. Atwood is the author of Women Heroes of World War II--Pacific Theater, Women Heroes of World War I, and Courageous Women of the Vietnam War, as well as the editor of Code Name Pauline: Memoirs of a World War II Special Agent. Muriel Phillips Engelman, author of the memoir, Mission Accomplished: Stop the Clock, was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps during World War II and was later promoted to 1st Lieutenant.

Reviews for Women Heroes of World War II: 32 Stories of Espionage, Sabotage, Resistance, and Rescue

"""Inspiring accounts of the lives of womensome of them still in their teenswhose courage made a difference in the dark days of World War II."" Rita Kramer, author of Flames in the Field: The Story of Four SOE Agents in Occupied France ""Each story has been meticulously researched....This great read for students who like adventure or are researching World War II."" VOYA ""A must read for anyone who has ever asked themselves: 'What can I do? Can one person really make a difference?'"" Kenneth Koskodan, author of No Greater Ally: The Untold Story of Poland's Forces in World War II ""Adds a vital dimension to more traditional titles on the war. It will appeal to browsers seeking adventure tales white also enriching classes in history and women's studies, and units on war and peace....Recommended."" Library Media Connection ""Atwood's admiration and enthusiasm for her subjects is apparent in these engaging profiles, and readers will likely be inspired to investigate these fascinating women further."" Kirkus Reviews ""Those in Women Heroes of World War II surely played a major role in turning the tide of the war in the Allies' favor. Kathryn Atwood's book will be a wonderful inspiration to girls and women."" Judith Pearson, author of The Wolves at the Door: The True Story of America's Greatest Female Spy ""[Women Heroes of World War II] tells the compelling story of volunteering and humanitarianism in a world focused mainly on the heroism of men."" MetroKids ""A well-written collection."" World War II Magazine"


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