June, 1942. In the hot desert military camp of Bir Hakeim, Free French Officer Susan Travers was one of few women at the battlefront of World War II. The Germans had her troop surrounded. With their forces outnumbered and running out of ammo, French general Marie-Pierre Koenig gave a shocking order. They were going to breakout in the middle of the night—crossing through dangerous minefields and enemy territory— to reach their British allies. And Susan would be leading the charge. Though Officer Travers was an expert driver, the life of not only the general but thousands of military men were at risk. Stakes were high. But she didn’t face rejection and break gender barriers to back down now. Her country needed her to fight. And win.