Propaganda girls: the secret war of the women in the OSS
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Published:
New York : St. Martin's Press, 2025.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
viii, 225 pages (8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations ; 25 cm
Status:
2 copies on order.
Description
"The incredible untold story of four women who spun the web of deception that helped win World War II. Betty MacDonald was a 28-year-old reporter from Hawaii. Zuzka Lauwers grew up in a tiny Czechoslovakian village and knew five languages by the time she was 21. Jane Smith-Hutton was the wife of a naval attacheÌ living in Tokyo. Marlene Dietrich, the German-American actress and singer, was of course one of the biggest stars of the 20th century. These four women, each fascinating in her own right, together contributed to one of the most covert and successful military campaigns in WWII. As members of the OSS, their task was to create a secret brand of propaganda produced with the sole aim to break the morale of Axis soldiers. Working in the European theater, across enemy lines in occupied China, and in Washington, D.C., Betty, Zuzka, Jane, and Marlene forged letters and "official" military orders, wrote and produced entire newspapers, scripted radio broadcasts and songs, and even developed rumors for undercover spies and double agents to spread to the enemy. And outside of a small group of spies, no one knew they existed. Until now. In Propaganda Girls, bestselling author Lisa Rogak brings to vivid life the incredible true story of four unsung heroes, whose spellbinding achievements would change the course of history"--
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Black propaganda -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Dietrich, Marlene.
MacDonald, Elizabeth, -- 1915-2015.
Podoski, Barbara Lee, -- 1914-2009.
Smith-Hutton, Jane, -- 1912-2002.
United States. -- Office of Strategic Services. -- Morale Operations Branch.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, Female.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Propaganda.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Secret service -- United States.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Women -- Biography.
Dietrich, Marlene.
MacDonald, Elizabeth, -- 1915-2015.
Podoski, Barbara Lee, -- 1914-2009.
Smith-Hutton, Jane, -- 1912-2002.
United States. -- Office of Strategic Services. -- Morale Operations Branch.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, Female.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Propaganda.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Secret service -- United States.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Women -- Biography.
More Details
Language:
Unknown
ISBN:
9781250275592, 1250275598
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"The incredible untold story of four women who spun the web of deception that helped win World War II. Betty MacDonald was a 28-year-old reporter from Hawaii. Zuzka Lauwers grew up in a tiny Czechoslovakian village and knew five languages by the time she was 21. Jane Smith-Hutton was the wife of a naval attacheÌ living in Tokyo. Marlene Dietrich, the German-American actress and singer, was of course one of the biggest stars of the 20th century. These four women, each fascinating in her own right, together contributed to one of the most covert and successful military campaigns in WWII. As members of the OSS, their task was to create a secret brand of propaganda produced with the sole aim to break the morale of Axis soldiers. Working in the European theater, across enemy lines in occupied China, and in Washington, D.C., Betty, Zuzka, Jane, and Marlene forged letters and "official" military orders, wrote and produced entire newspapers, scripted radio broadcasts and songs, and even developed rumors for undercover spies and double agents to spread to the enemy. And outside of a small group of spies, no one knew they existed. Until now. In Propaganda Girls, bestselling author Lisa Rogak brings to vivid life the incredible true story of four unsung heroes, whose spellbinding achievements would change the course of history"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Rogak, L. (2025). Propaganda girls: the secret war of the women in the OSS. First edition. St. Martin's Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Rogak, Lisa, 1962-. 2025. Propaganda Girls: The Secret War of the Women in the OSS. St. Martin's Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Rogak, Lisa, 1962-, Propaganda Girls: The Secret War of the Women in the OSS. St. Martin's Press, 2025.
MLA Citation (style guide)Rogak, Lisa. Propaganda Girls: The Secret War of the Women in the OSS. First edition. St. Martin's Press, 2025.
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