Switchboard Soldiers

From bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini, this compelling novel tells the remarkable and largely untold story of the women of the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War I, who broke gender barriers and demonstrated extraordinary courage while supporting the Allied war effort. Featuring real-life figures like Grace Banker and others, the narrative explores their vital roles as telephone operators in a time of war, pandemic, and upheaval, highlighting their pride, duty, and resilience. This detailed and eye-opening account sheds light on a groundbreaking chapter in military history that has largely remained hidden—until now.