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Switchboard Soldiers

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Switchboard Soldiers

Auteur(s): Jennifer Chiaverini
Narrateur(s): Saskia Maarleveld
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From New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini, a bold, revelatory novel about one of the great untold stories of World War I—the women of the U.S. Army Signal Corps, who broke down gender barriers in the military and battled a pandemic as they helped lead the Allies to victory.

“An eye-opening and detailed novel about remarkable female soldiers. . . Chiaverini weaves the intersecting threads of these brave women’s lives together, highlighting their deep sense of pride and duty.”—Kirkus Reviews

In June 1917, General John Pershing arrived in France to establish American forces in Europe. He immediately found himself unable to communicate with troops in the field. Pershing needed telephone operators who could swiftly and accurately connect multiple calls, speak fluent French and English, remain steady under fire, and be utterly discreet, since the calls often conveyed classified information.

At the time, nearly all well-trained American telephone operators were women—but women were not permitted to enlist, or even to vote in most states. Nevertheless, the U.S. Army Signal Corps promptly began recruiting them.

More than 7,600 women responded, including Grace Banker of New Jersey, a switchboard instructor with AT&T and an alumna of Barnard College; Marie Miossec, a Frenchwoman and aspiring opera singer; and Valerie DeSmedt, a twenty-year-old Pacific Telephone operator from Los Angeles, determined to strike a blow for her native Belgium.

They were among the first women sworn into the U.S. Army under the Articles of War. The male soldiers they had replaced had needed one minute to connect each call. The switchboard soldiers could do it in ten seconds.

Deployed throughout France, including near the front lines, the operators endured hardships and risked death or injury from gunfire, bombardments, and the Spanish Flu. Not all of them would survive.

The women of the U.S. Army Signal Corps served with honor and played an essential role in achieving the Allied victory. Their story has never been the focus of a novel…until now.


20e siècle Amitié Fiction Fiction de genre Fiction féminine Historique Soldat Armée américaine Guerre
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Well told. Amazing narration. And educational in an entertaining manner. I don’t know enough about WW1. This story is enlightening without being political. If you enjoy stories about the women who made a difference during difficult times, you will enjoy this story.

Excellent story

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I really enjoyed reading this book. I loved the heart of these women... I learnt how more women played a vital part in WW i ...
I highly recommend this book as a 'excellent read'...

Wonderful deciated women

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Always enjoy learning about unsung women hero’s of the war.It took 60 years to finally get justice and benefit s of their soldier years of determination and dedication and perseverance.History is interesting as gender bias still exists in this 20th century and women still don’t get recognition and credit for their achievements by the moral majority of men

switch board Soldiers

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A very well written account of unsung heroes that helped shape the outcome of WW1. Strong women who are both battle ready and compassionate.

Awesome Book!

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Very interesting and enlightening listen. It’s a shame it took so long for the American government to acknowledge these women’s brave effort in the great war.

History worth knowing

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