The Women Who Flew for Hitler

This biography explores the contrasting lives of Hanna Reitsch and Melitta von Stauffenberg, two groundbreaking women in the male-dominated field of flight in 1930s Germany. Through their personal stories, the book offers insights into Nazi Germany's societal attitudes toward women, class, and race, set against significant historical events such as the 1936 Olympics and Hitler's bunker. Acclaimed biographer Clare Mulley provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of these unconventional women.