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'They were not just reporters; they were also pioneers, and Judith Mackrell has done them proud.' Spectator
'This is a book that manages to be thoughtful and edge-of-your-seat thrilling.' Mail on Sunday
'Like the copy filed by her subjects, it is an essential read.' BBC History Magazine
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This book shows how six women out-scooped the men as correspondents during the Second World War because having to navigate sexist newspaper bias and military restrictions often gave the women a professional edge.
Martha Gellhorn, Lee Miller, Clare Hollingworth, Helen Kirkpatrick, Ruth Cowan, and Virginia Cowles' lives all intersected as the war progressed, and, between them, they covered many of the key battles and engagements, often bringing complete scoops and always fresh perspectives.
This is the powerful and compelling book that these intrepid journalists deserve.
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