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The Women Who Flew for Hitler

A True Story of Soaring Ambition and Searing Rivalry

Clare Mulley

Explore the lives of two trailblazing women in aviation, who defied gender norms to become acclaimed test pilots in Germany before and during World War II. Hanna Reitsch and Melitta von Stauffenberg were awarded the Iron Cross for their service to the Third Reich, but their contrasting personalities and beliefs highlighted the complexities of women's roles in Nazi Germany. Acclaimed biographer Clare Mulley brings their gripping, intertwined stories to life, providing rare insight into the era's attitudes towards class, race, and gender. Discover The Women Who Flew for Hitler, a riveting and little-known true story that reads like fiction.
Publish Date
2017-07-18T00:00:00.000Z
2017-07-18T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.18
ISBN
9781250183903
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