For three young women the outbreak of the Second World War offers many different opportunities.
Vivacious Maureen loves to be loved, but as one of five children finds the family home far too chaotic. Put off by the thought of the strict women's services she promptly signs up to become a land girl, but will life in the quiet countryside suit this wild young woman and will she ever understand the feeling of true love?
Rose is quiet and well mannered, brought up primarily by her overbearing mother she has always done as she was told, that is until she finally rebels and joins the ATS as a driver. Leaving her mother behind horrified and frustrated, Rose will face worse than her mother's wrath!
Lily is a devoted girlfriend, unable to bear being left behind when her boyfriend joins the army she signs up for the WAAF to play her role in the war, but will it pose to many challenges for her, and can their relationship survive its many trials?
Each girl must face the war head on and deal with what it throws at them as they learn to love, laugh and to lose.