The secrets of Britains last women at war
When I started to interview some of the last surviving women of Britain’s “greatest generation”, my aim was to glean new insights into the Second World War.
What swiftly became clear, however, is that those women who came of age during the conflict have far more to offer than mere history lessons: there is plenty that they can teach young people today.
Despite performing eclectic roles, ranging from top secret intelligence work to agricultural labour, the 10 women at the heart of my new book, Women in the War, have admirable qualities in common.
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