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Code Girls : The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II by Liza Mundy (2018, Trade Paperback)

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The award-winning New York Times bestseller about the American women who secretly served as codebreakers during World War II--a "prodigiously researched and engrossing" ( New York Times ) book that "shines a light on a hidden chapter of American history" ( Denver Post). Recruited by the U.S. Army and Navy from small towns and elite colleges, more than ten thousand women served as codebreakers during World War II. While their brothers and boyfriends took up arms, these women moved to Washington and learned the meticulous work of code-breaking. Their efforts shortened the war, saved countless lives, and gave them access to careers previously denied to them. A strict vow of secrecy nearly erased their efforts from history; now, through dazzling research and interviews with surviving code girls, bestselling author Liza Mundy brings to life this riveting and vital story of American courage, service, and scientific accomplishment.

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Publisher
Hachette Books
ISBN-10
0316352543
ISBN-13
9780316352543
eBay Product ID (ePID)
242894335

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Book Title
Code Girls : the Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II
Author
Liza Mundy
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Women, Communication Studies, Military / World War II, Intelligence & Espionage
Publication Year
2018
Genre
Language Arts & Disciplines, History, Political Science
Number of Pages
448 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8.2in
Item Height
1.2in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
14.1 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
D810.C88m86 2018
Reviews
"Liza Mundy's CodeGirls reveals one of World War II's last remaining secrets: the true taleof the young American women who helped shorten the war and saved thousands oflives by breaking the codes of the German and Japanese armed forces. But it'salso a superbly researched and stirringly written social history of a pivotalchapter in the struggle for women's rights, told through the powerful andpoignant stories of the individuals involved. In exploring the vast, obscure,and makeshift offices of wartime Washington where these women performedseemingly impossible deeds, Mundy has discovered a birthplace of modernAmerica."-- Glenn Frankel, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of High Noon, "Salvaging this essential piece of American militaryhistory from certain obscurity, Mundy's painstaking and dedicated researchproduces an eye-opening glimpse into a crucial aspect of U.S. militaryoperations and pays overdue homage to neglected heroines of WWII. Fans of HiddenFigures (2016) and its exposé of unsung talent will revel in Mundy'sequally captivating portraits of women of sacrifice, initiative, anddedication."-- Booklist (starred review)
Copyright Date
2018
Lccn
2018-303439
Dewey Decimal
940.54867309252
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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by jemcm-1045Jun 03, 2020
Great story!
This is a story about the American women who were recruited, mostly from women’s colleges, to break the German and Japanese codes during WWII. The author strikes a good balance between describing the women and their challenges in learning to live in Washington, D.C.and the intricacies of the codes.
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by toptyp19Mar 02, 2022
You won't be able to put it down!
An excellent true story. Was great to read about these gals and learn of their fantastic accomplishments and contributions to the war effort.
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by slb4158Apr 10, 2022
A MUST Read!
AMAZING story and so glad it is history that now will not be lost and forgotten!!! An incredible amount of research went into this book!!
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by 2ndboneNov 08, 2021
The wonderful dedication of the Code Girls of WWII.
Outstanding retrospective on the hidden wonders behind WWII efforts to prevail over the Axis powers and more of the specifics behind breaking and using the Enigma Codes in its many variations. These were truly wonderful women, civilians, WACS and WAVES.
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