The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line: Untold Stories of the Women Who Changed the Course of World War II

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For fans of Radium Girls and WWII history, this book delves into the lives of 15 remarkable yet largely unrecognized women who played pivotal roles during the war. These unsung heroes of the Greatest Generation served and fought both in and out of uniform, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire future generations of women. Among them is Hilda Eisen, who was captured twice by the Nazis but escaped to join the Resistance in Poland before emigrating to the U.S. with her husband, where they became successful entrepreneurs. Ola Mildred Rexroat broke barriers as the only Native American woman pilot in the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), earning her silver wings and training others. British sisters Ida and Louise Cook risked their lives to smuggle Jews out of Germany, providing refuge and support for immigrant families in London. Tennis star Alice Marble contributed by editing Wonder Woman comics, performing for troops, and undertaking a dangerous mission to expose Nazi theft, later advocating for desegregation in women’s professional tennis. Others served as cartographers, spies, combat nurses, and troop commanders. Retired U.S. Army Major General Mari K. Eder emphasizes the importance of sharing these stories, ensuring that their legacy inspires women for generations to come.