Kathryn J Atwood: 3 books
Courageous Women of the Vietnam War
Medics, Journalists, Survivors, and More
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2018
One of just a handful of women reporting on the Vietnam War, Kate Webb was captured by North Vietnamese troops and presumed dead—until she emerged from the jungle waving a piece of white parachute material after 23 days in captivity. Le Ly Hayslip enjoyed a peaceful early childhood in a Vietnamese...
Women Heroes of World War I
16 Remarkable Resisters, Soldiers, Spies, and Medics
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2014
A commemoration of brave yet largely forgotten women who served in the First World War
In time for the 2014 centennial of the start of the Great War, this book brings to life the brave and often surprising exploits of 16 fascinating women from around the world who served their countries at...
Women Heroes of World War II
32 Stories of Espionage, Sabotage, Resistance, and Rescue
Language: English
Release Date: August 6, 2019
In this expanded edition, readers will encounter six new profiles of amazing women, as well as a new section on the Soviet Union. Noor Inayat Khan was the first female radio operator sent into occupied France and transferred crucial messages to the Resistance. Johtje Vos, a Dutch housewife, hid Jews...