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Summary:
"June 1942, Libya. In the hot desert military camp at Bir Hakeim, Free French Officer Susan Travers was trapped. The Germans had her troops surrounded. With their forces outnumbered and ammo running low, French general Marie-Pierre Koenig gave a shocking order. They were going to break out in the middle of the night--crossing through dangerous minefields and enemy territory--to reach their British allies. And Susan, one of just a few women at the battlefront of World War II, would lead the charge. Though Officer Traves was an expert driver, the lives of thousands of military mend were at risk. But she didn't face rejection and break gender barriers to take a back seat now. Her country needed her to fight and win" -- Back cover.
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