women in world war II – Page 6 – History in the Margins

Women in World War II: “French Army Drafts Plan to Enlist Women”

By Pamela | March 3, 2023 |

For the last few years, I’ve spent a lot of time reading and re-reading old issues of the Chicago Tribune, between 1919 and the end of the Second World War in pursuit of the subject of my current book. And as those of you who been with me on this journey know, in doing so…

Women in the Soviet Army in World War II? Let Me Count the Ways

By Pamela | May 24, 2022 |

Recently a fascinating story about a real life woman warrior appeared in the Wall Street Journal. To summarize the story: Ukranian-born Olha Tverdokhlibova fought against the Germans in World War Two. She was a skilled markswoman, served as a scout behind German lines, fought her way to Berlin with the Red Army, and was highly…

Three “Lady Coders”: a Guest Post by Jack French

By Pamela | March 25, 2022 |

I love it when readers of History in the Margins reach out to share something they think will catch my interest, or a suggestion for a blog post, or a gentle correction. Long time reader Jack French occasionally offers to tell me, and you, a story. It is always interesting, and I am always…