Women of Steel
the feisty factory sisters who helped win the war
$47.63
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
29 March 2021
Summary
Women of Steel: Forging a Nation in Wartime
True stories of love and loss during WWII, from the tough Northern women who kept the foundry fires burning.
When war broke out, the young women of Sheffield had their carefree lives turned upside down. With their sweethearts being sent away to fight, they had no choice but to step into the men’s shoes and become the backbone of the city’s steel industry. Through hard toil and companionship, they vowed to keep the …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472267368 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1472267362 |
| Author: | Michelle Rawlins |
| Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Headline Book Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 29 March 2021 |
| Weight: | 228g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 26mm |
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A brilliant book of true stories of love and loss during WWII from the tough northern women who kept the foundry fires burning.
A brilliant book of true stories of love and loss during WWII from the tough northern women who kept the foundry fires burning. - Bella Magazine
This blend of memoir and history, that comes complete with gorgeous wartime romance stories, celebrates a heroic generation. - Best MagazineStories of the unsung WWII heroines who took up jobs in the factories that kept the country running and built the weapons that beat Hitler are told… author Michelle Rawlins interviewed some of the last surviving women - many now in their 90s or 100s - who dropped everything to support the war effort. - Daily MailA worthy tribute to incredible grit - Sunday MirrorA profoundly moving blend of fascinating social history and personal memoirs. - The PeopleInspiring. - Take A BreakCelebrates the amazing stories of Sheffield’s Women of Steel and their incredible working lives during two world wars. - Sheffield StarAbout The Author
Michelle Rawlins
Michelle is an award-winning journalist with 20 years’ experience, based in Yorkshire.
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