Women of Valor: The Rochambelles on the World War II Front, rev. ed. - Softcover

Ellen Hampton (author)

 
9781476684536: Women of Valor: The Rochambelles on the World War II Front, rev. ed.
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1476684537 ISBN 13: 9781476684536
Publisher: McFarland, 2021

Synopsis

Women in an armored division! General Leclerc had never heard of such a thing. But if he wanted the 19 brand-new ambulances, he would have to take their women drivers too. Known as the Rochambelles, their courage won the admiration of their comrades and changed many minds. These women learned to drive through mortar fire, to pull men from burning tanks, to stanch blood and ease pain. Above all, they learned that no matter who was doing the shooting, the greater enemy was hatred. Only three of the fifty-one women who served in the group published a memoir, and their stories have been all but lost. This book, newly revised and updated, reveals their daring and accomplishments, from Normandy to Berchtesgaden.

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About the Author

Ellen Hampton is an author, historian and former lecturer in history at Sciences Po, based in Paris, France. She has written articles, books and documentary film scripts on the two world wars.

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Publisher
McFarland
Publication date
2021
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1476684537
ISBN 13 
9781476684536
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
151