Code Girls
The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II
Liza Mundy
The book chronicles the contributions of thousands of American women recruited by the U.S. Army and Navy to serve as cryptanalysts during World War II, breaking codes to help the Allies win the war. It highlights their intelligence, determination, and the challenges they faced, while also exploring the secrecy surrounding their work and the impact of their efforts on the outcome of the war and their post-war lives.
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