Remarkable Women of the Second World War: A Collection of Untold Stories

During World War II, women took on roles traditionally held by men, such as engineers, laborers, and intelligence experts. They faced challenges such as being evacuated from their homes and fighting for their countries. "Remarkable Women of the Second World War" is a collection of twelve stories that showcase the bravery and resilience of these women.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 16 June 2022
Publisher: The History Press Ltd

When the Second World War erupted, the responsibility of maintaining society's stability rested upon the shoulders of the women left behind. Women from across the globe embraced roles they had never previously assumed, becoming engineers, laborers, and intelligence experts. Their homes were destroyed, they escaped from enemy-occupied countries, and they picked up weapons to defend their homeland. However, their remarkable stories often go untold.

Remarkable Women of the Second World War is a compilation of twelve such stories, meticulously gathered and retold by Victoria Panton Bacon. These narratives feature Galina, a Russian navigator who flew on the front lines for the Red Army alongside the legendary Night Witches; Ena, an ATA engineer who had minimal regard for the Spitfires and Hurricanes she worked on; and Lee, a Jewish girl who fled Frankfurt and arrived in Coventry on a Kindertransport train. It is important to note that these women were remarkable not because of their high rank or status, but rather because of their unwavering grit, resilience, and determination.

These tales revolve around ordinary women who accomplished extraordinary feats.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780750999960