Code Girls

By Liza Mundy

Uncover the secret history of the American women who served as codebreakers during World War II. Recruited by the U.S. Army and Navy, over ten thousand women performed the meticulous work of deciphering enemy communications, shortening the war and saving countless lives. Their vital contributions, bound by a strict vow of secrecy, were nearly erased from history. Award-winning *New York Times* bestselling author Liza Mundy, drawing on dazzling research and interviews, vividly reconstructs this extraordinary tale of courage, intellect, and service, finally illuminating a hidden chapter of American history.
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