Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (884 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01N193KET |
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| Number of Pages | : | 316 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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Mundy has rescued a piece of forgotten history, and given these American heroes the recognition they deserve."---Nathalia Holt, bestselling author of Rise of the Rocket GirlsRecruited by the U.S. 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. Army and Navy from small towns and elite colleges, more than ten thousand women served as codebreakers during World War II. 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 scientif
They persevered--going to school and going to war. Joy V. Smith This story and the identities of the code girls were classified for years. It's a fascinating look at our history and how these incredible and intelligent women helped us win the war. Their work of decoding and translating Japanese and German communications had to be kept secret so our enemies couldn't learn why our military so often was able to destroy u-boat. BradRiveting! Brad4d This is a riveting account of a little known story of code breaking not at Bletchley park but in Washington D.C. And Dayton, Ohio. The author stumbled on a cache of recently declassified documents detailing the recruitment and placement of schoolteachers and college girls to serve as code breakers for the Army and the Navy.The girls, all of whom took a vow of . d said Riveting!. This is a riveting account of a little known story of code breaking not at Bletchley park but in Washington D.C. And Dayton, Ohio. The author stumbled on a cache of recently declassified documents detailing the recruitment and placement of schoolteachers and college girls to serve as code breakers for the Army and the Navy.The girls, all of whom took a vow of . "Incredible story!" according to M. D. Mulhern. I have not finished this book yet but so far, I'm enjoying it very much. As is the case any time I read non-fiction, I always worry that it will be too dry, even if the content is interesting. But Ms. Mundy has a great writing style and is able to tell a big picture story while also telling the individual story of so many of the women. I will admit that the ex
Liza Mundy's portraits of World War II codebreakers are so skillfully and vividly drawn that I felt as if I were right there with them--mastering ciphers, outwitting the Japanese army, sinking ships, breaking hearts, and even accidentally insulting Eleanor Roosevelt. But it's also a superbly researched and stirringly written social history of a pivotal chapter in the struggle for women's rights, told through the powerful and poignant stories of the individuals involved. A well-researched, compellingly written, crucial addition to the literature of American involvement in World War II."Kirkus (starred review). I am an evangelist for this book: You must read it."Karen Abbott, New York Times bestselling author of Sin in the Second City and Liar, Temptress, Solider, Spy"Code Girls reveals a hidden army of female cryptographers, whose work played a crucial role in ending World War II. The book is a winner. In exploring the v
Mundy lives in Arlington, Virginia.. Liza Mundy is a staff writer at the Washington Post and the bestselling author of Michelle: A Biography and Everything Conceivable, among other works. She has won awards for essays, profiles, and science writing from the Sunday Magazine Editors Association, the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association, the American Association of Sunday and Feature Editors, The Missouri Life