Introduction: The surprise attack -- Rosie the Riveter campaign -- The US military pilot shortage -- Citizen soldiers -- Boosting American confidence with the Tuskegee Airmen -- First female gunnery officer : Susan Ahn Cuddy -- Help from Allies -- A secret code and an advanced radio system -- Rosie the Riveter campaign -- Don't ask, don't tell -- Timeline -- Glossary.
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