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Propaganda girls : the secret war of the women in the OSS / Lisa Rogak.

Rogak, Lisa, 1962- (author.).

Summary:

"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 attach©Øe 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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781250275592
  • Physical Description: 225 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates ; 24 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : St. Martin's Press, 2025.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 212-215) and index.
Subject: World War, 1939-1945 > Propaganda.
Black propaganda > United States > History > 20th century.
United States. Office of Strategic Services. Morale Operations Branch.
World War, 1939-1945 > Secret service > United States.
World War, 1939-1945 > Participation, Female.
MacDonald, Elizabeth, 1915-2015.
Podoski, Barbara Lee, 1914-2009.
Smith-Hutton, Jane, 1912-2002.
Dietrich, Marlene.
World War, 1939-1945 > Women > Biography.
Genre: Biographies.

Available copies

  • 1 of 3 copies available at Sage Library System. (Show)
  • 0 of 1 copy available at Malheur County Public Libraries. (Show)
  • 0 of 1 copy available at Ontario Community Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Status Due Date Courses
Ontario Community Library 940.54 ROGAK (Text) 33330004801371 New Book Display Checked out 06/06/2025

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