Women of the resistance : eight who defied the Third Reich / Marc E. Vargo.

"Women took part in perilous resistance missions during World War II alongside a much larger number of male resistance agents. This book presents the lives of eight women who, at profound risk to themselves, chose to challenge the Third Reich, hailing from diverse regions of the world"--Provided by...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Vargo, Marc E., 1954-
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2012.
Subjects:
World War, 1939-1945 > Underground movements.
World War, 1939-1945 > Biography.
World War, 1939-1945 > Participation, Female.
World War, 1939-1945 > Women.
Women guerrillas > Biography.
Women spies > Biography.
Women political activists > Biography.
Women and war > History > 20th century.
Genre:
Biography.
Physical Description:vii, 228 pages
Format: Book
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Summary:
"Women took part in perilous resistance missions during World War II alongside a much larger number of male resistance agents. This book presents the lives of eight women who, at profound risk to themselves, chose to challenge the Third Reich, hailing from diverse regions of the world"--Provided by publisher.
Call Number:D802.A2 V29 2012
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780786465798 (softcover : alkaline paper)
0786465794 (softcover : alkaline paper)