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Valiant Women: The Extraordinary American Servicewomen Who Helped Win World War
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- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780063088337
- Book Title
- Valiant Women : the Extraordinary American Servicewomen Who Helped Win World War II
- Item Length
- 9in
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Publication Year
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.1in
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, History
- Topic
- Women, Military / World War II, United States / 20th Century, Military
- Item Width
- 6in
- Item Weight
- 17 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 368 Pages
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National Bestseller * Goodreads Choice Awards Finalist "An ingenious look at WWII." --Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) A groundbreaking new history of the role of American servicewomen in WWII, illuminating their forgotten yet essential contributions to the Allies' victory. 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.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0063088339
ISBN-13
9780063088337
eBay Product ID (ePID)
4057234510
Product Key Features
Book Title
Valiant Women : the Extraordinary American Servicewomen Who Helped Win World War II
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Women, Military / World War II, United States / 20th Century, Military
Publication Year
2023
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Number of Pages
368 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9in
Item Height
1.1in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
17 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
D810.W7a56 2023b
Reviews
"This engrossing book highlights the long-neglected but vital contributions of an entire generation of American women to the decisive allied victory in World War II. Lena Andrews introduces us to these uncommon heroes - including pilots, mechanics, intelligence experts and gunnery instructors - and weaves their exploits into a fresh and surprising chapter of the largest war in history. At turns heartbreaking and inspiring, this unique narrative shares the powerful stories of these fearless women who made that decisive victory possible." -- Lt. General DAVID BARNO, US Army (Ret.), former senior American commander of U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan "Focusing on a fascinating dimension of the Second World War, Lena Andrew's Valiant Women explores how American women uniquely contributed to the war effort, examining the organizational, cultural and personal dimensions, and demands, associated with their critical contributions. This illuminating account helps explain why World War II continues to cast such a large shadow over American society--and will continue to do so for years to come. Read it to learn about, and to honor, those amazing women that served." -- Brigadier General PAULA G. THORNHILL, USAF (Ret.) "Lena Andrews's lively book uncovers the little-known story of the amazing variety of women--from nurses to scientists, clerks to pilots--who sometimes had to fight a double battle during World War II: against the Axis powers, and against men who belittled their vital contributions." -- ADAM HOCHSCHILD, author of American Midnight and King Leopold's Ghost "An enlightening revisionist history. ...Through interviews with the few servicewomen still alive and comprehensive research, Andrews takes an ingenious look at WWII 'in a different way.' It's a must-read for women's and military history buffs." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A welcome celebration of military heroes who deserve more recognition. An invaluable addition to our knowledge of the Allied victory." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review), "This engrossing book highlights the long-neglected but vital contributions of an entire generation of American women to the decisive allied victory in World War II. Lena Andrews introduces us to these uncommon heroes - including pilots, mechanics, intelligence experts and gunnery instructors - and weaves their exploits into a fresh and surprising chapter of the largest war in history. At turns heartbreaking and inspiring, this unique narrative shares the powerful stories of these fearless women who made that decisive victory possible." -- Lt. General DAVID BARNO, US Army (Ret.), former senior American commander of U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan "Focusing on a fascinating dimension of the Second World War, Lena Andrew's Valiant Women explores how American women uniquely contributed to the war effort, examining the organizational, cultural and personal dimensions, and demands, associated with their critical contributions. This illuminating account helps explain why World War II continues to cast such a large shadow over American society--and will continue to do so for years to come. Read it to learn about, and to honor, those amazing women that served." -- Brigadier General PAULA G. THORNHILL, USAF (Ret.) "Lena Andrews's lively book uncovers the little-known story of the amazing variety of women--from nurses to scientists, clerks to pilots--who sometimes had to fight a double battle during World War II: against the Axis powers, and against men who belittled their vital contributions." -- ADAM HOCHSCHILD, author of American Midnight and King Leopold's Ghost "An enlightening revisionist history. ...Through interviews with the few servicewomen still alive and comprehensive research, Andrews takes an ingenious look at WWII 'in a different way.' It's a must-read for women's and military history buffs." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A welcome celebration of military heroes who deserve more recognition. An invaluable addition to our knowledge of the Allied victory." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Brilliantly told. Firsthand interviews with living veterans and photographs spread throughout the text bring the lives, service, sacrifice, and the struggle for military inclusion of everyday women beautifully to life. ... Binge-able and easily approachable for those new to the subject, this book is perfect for WWII buffs and readers of history, military history, women's history, and feminist nonfiction." -- Booklist (starred review) "Valiant Women is a vital and engrossing attempt to correct the record and rightfully celebrate the achievements of female veterans of World War II." -- BookPage (starred review) "Based on interviews, memoirs, and extensive archival research, this engaging book offers a wide-ranging look at women's contributions to the war effort...Readers interested in women's and military history, especially World War II events and experiences, will value this book." -- Library Journal (starred review), "This engrossing book highlights the long-neglected but vital contributions of an entire generation of American women to the decisive allied victory in World War II. Lena Andrews introduces us to these uncommon heroes - including pilots, mechanics, intelligence experts and gunnery instructors - and weaves their exploits into a fresh and surprising chapter of the largest war in history. At turns heartbreaking and inspiring, this unique narrative shares the powerful stories of these fearless women who made that decisive victory possible." -- Lt. General DAVID BARNO, US Army (Ret.), former senior American commander of U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan "Focusing on a fascinating dimension of the Second World War, Lena Andrew's Valiant Women explores how American women uniquely contributed to the war effort, examining the organizational, cultural and personal dimensions, and demands, associated with their critical contributions. This illuminating account helps explain why World War II continues to cast such a large shadow over American society--and will continue to do so for years to come. Read it to learn about, and to honor, those amazing women that served." -- Brigadier General PAULA G. THORNHILL, USAF (Ret.) "Lena Andrews's lively book uncovers the little-known story of the amazing variety of women--from nurses to scientists, clerks to pilots--who sometimes had to fight a double battle during World War II: against the Axis powers, and against men who belittled their vital contributions." -- ADAM HOCHSCHILD, author of American Midnight and King Leopold's Ghost "An enlightening revisionist history. ...Through interviews with the few servicewomen still alive and comprehensive research, Andrews takes an ingenious look at WWII 'in a different way.' It's a must-read for women's and military history buffs." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A welcome celebration of military heroes who deserve more recognition. An invaluable addition to our knowledge of the Allied victory." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Brilliantly told. Firsthand interviews with living veterans and photographs spread throughout the text bring the lives, service, sacrifice, and the struggle for military inclusion of everyday women beautifully to life. ... Binge-able and easily approachable for those new to the subject, this book is perfect for WWII buffs and readers of history, military history, women's history, and feminist nonfiction." -- Booklist (starred review), "Lena Andrews's lively book uncovers the little-known story of the amazing variety of women--from nurses to scientists, clerks to pilots--who sometimes had to fight a double battle during World War II: against the Axis powers, and against men who belittled their vital contributions." -- ADAM HOCHSCHILD, author of American Midnight and King Leopold's Ghost, "Lena Andrews's lively book uncovers the little-known story of the amazing variety of women--from nurses to scientists, clerks to pilots--who sometimes had to fight a double battle during World War II: against the Axis powers, and against men who belittled their vital contributions." -- ADAM HOCHSCHILD, author of American Midnight and King Leopold's Ghost "Focusing on a fascinating dimension of the Second World War, Lena Andrew's Valiant Women explores how American women uniquely contributed to the war effort, examining the organizational, cultural and personal dimensions, and demands, associated with their critical contributions. This illuminating account helps explain why World War II continues to cast such a large shadow over American society--and will continue to do so for years to come. Read it to learn about, and to honor, those amazing women that served." -- PAULA G. THORNHILL, Brigadier General, USAF (retired)
Lccn
2023-496666
Dewey Decimal
940.53082
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23/Eng/20230706
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Yes
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