"Code Girls" is a non-fiction book by Liza Mundy, first published in 2017. The book tells the story of the women who worked as codebreakers during World War II, breaking enemy codes and providing critical intelligence to the Allied forces.
The book focuses primarily on the experiences of the women who worked at Arlington Hall, a top-secret facility in Virginia where codebreaking operations were conducted. Mundy interviewed surviving codebreakers and extensively researched the historical records to provide a detailed and compelling account of the women's contributions to the war effort.
Through the stories of individual codebreakers, the book explores the challenges and obstacles faced by women in the workforce during this time period. Many of the women faced discrimination and were initially assigned to menial tasks, but they eventually proved themselves to be highly skilled and valuable members of the codebreaking teams.
"Code Girls" has been widely praised for shedding light on an important but overlooked aspect of the war effort. The book highlights the significant contributions made by women during World War II, and celebrates their courage and resilience in the face of adversity. It has been lauded for its engaging storytelling, meticulous research, and its role in bringing attention to the achievements of these remarkable women.
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