Long before they could vote, American women made the ultimate contribution to their country; risking life and limb on the battlefield. Until recently, few women actually bore arms (as did the cross-dressing "Ginny Rebs" and "Bonnie Yanks" of the Civil War); instead they played an important supporting role in the military, primarily as nurses. World War II saw an increase in the amount and scope of women's involvement in the Armed Forces and their service in every branch - WACs (Women's Army Corps), WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service in the Navy), SPARs (Coast Guard Women), and Women Marines. Their World War II contributions resulted in the 1948 Women's Armed Forces Integration Act and a permanent place in the defense of the nation. Although American women have proven their mettle for centuries, only in the last few decades have they overcome most - if not all - gender-based restrictions to serve proudly and with honor in peacetime and in war. This book of postcards, published in association with the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation, pays tribute to the bravery and perseverance of America's military women and volunteers. Thirty engaging vintage and modern black-and-white photographs illustrate the history of women with the U.S. Military, from their part in the Revolutionary War to their deployment in the Gulf War and today's peacekeeping missions all over the world. ISBN: 0-7649-1402-2; size: 4 3/4 x 6 7/8”. See also: In Harm's Way poster. |
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