Top Secret Rosies: The Female "Computers" of WWII

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"Top Secret Rosies: The Female 'Computers' of WWII" is a documentary film that highlights the contributions of women mathematicians who worked as "computers" during World War II. The term "computer" at the time referred to individuals who performed complex calculations by hand, often using mathematical formulas to aid in various wartime initiatives, including ballistics and aircraft engineering. The film focuses on a group of women who were recruited to work for the U.S.

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