Top Secret Rosies: The Female Computers of World War II
Top Secret Rosies is a 2010 historical documentary.
Plot: Before the advent of computers, men were responsible for the tedious and time-consuming calculations that were needed for big mathematical practical problems. When the United States entered the war, these men left their math jobs and picked up arms to go fight overseas for their country, leaving these incredibly important jobs unfilled. That is, until the armed forces started recruiting their female mathematical genius counterparts. Whether it was calculating ballistics information, or programming the first military computers to help efficiency, these women became an essential component of the war effort.
My Take: I knew women played an important role in production assembly in various military factories, as I consider myself a military history buff. However, I had no idea that there were highly intelligent women in such highly specialized jobs in the military effort. Many of the women who were involved are interviewed for this documentary, describing life before and during the War. For many of these women, successful and lucrative careers that they never dreamed of followed their military jobs.
Highly recommended for any military history fan.
Plot: Before the advent of computers, men were responsible for the tedious and time-consuming calculations that were needed for big mathematical practical problems. When the United States entered the war, these men left their math jobs and picked up arms to go fight overseas for their country, leaving these incredibly important jobs unfilled. That is, until the armed forces started recruiting their female mathematical genius counterparts. Whether it was calculating ballistics information, or programming the first military computers to help efficiency, these women became an essential component of the war effort.
My Take: I knew women played an important role in production assembly in various military factories, as I consider myself a military history buff. However, I had no idea that there were highly intelligent women in such highly specialized jobs in the military effort. Many of the women who were involved are interviewed for this documentary, describing life before and during the War. For many of these women, successful and lucrative careers that they never dreamed of followed their military jobs.
Highly recommended for any military history fan.
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