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Digging deeper into the archives, Women of World War II: More Untold Stories uncovers even more never-before-seen stories of the greatest secret weapon of World War II - women. They broke codes and split atoms, gathered the news and crossed the frontlines, and even rescued children from the Nazis, creating an enduring legacy that serves as a guiding light for everyone. The history and experience of the women who lived through the turbulent wartime era returns with more rediscovered interviews, new reflections, and unearthed archival materials. From the 'Sooner Squadron' women who guarded the coastline, to the nearly 10,000 'Code Girls' who unlocked ciphers to take down the Axis powers, from the young women who powered the heart of the Manhattan Project, to the journalists who smuggled themselves to Normandy to report every moment, the documentary explores the pivotal moments of World War II through the women who were there. Historians, descendants, and first-person accounts paint a complex picture of the roles women played, and their lasting impact on the world.
