Bravery, patriotism, and sacrifice marked the women caught up in conflict during the Second World War. This special collection of three books tells the stories of a young airwoman, prisoners of war, and women in service. Includes:The Accidental Captives: The Story of Seven Women Along in Nazi GermanyIn April 1941, a passenger ship sailing from New York to Cape Town was attacked and sunk by a German raider. The passengers were pulled from the water and transported to Nazi-occupied France, where the majority were released. Among those left behind were seven Canadian women. This is the tale of the year they spent together in Germany.Greatcoats and Glamour Boots: Canadian Women at War, 1939-1945The colourful story of Canada s forgotten women who volunteered for service during the Second World War.Props on Her Sleeves: The Wartime Letters of a Canadian AirwomanA first-hand account of the experiences of a young Canadian airwoman who served both in Canada and on overseas duty, this series of 150 letters brings home the day-to-day immediacy of life in uniform during the Second World War.
