women and the military

Profiles American women who served in the armed forces during the Persian Gulf War, where more women were deployed to combat and in more capabilities than in any previous war.

Presents a collection of illustrated photographs and narratives that describe the women of the Mexican Revolution.

A history of women who served in the military during World War II as WACs, WAVEs, SPARs, women marines, Army and Navy nurses, and WASPs.

Reviews the history of American women's involvement in the Armed Forces from the Revolutionary War to the present.

Covers effects of increased participation in the workforce, discrimination against female workers, sexual harassment in the workplace and women serving in the military.

Describes the planning and creation of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, profiles some of the servicewomen involved, and presents a general history of women in military service.

Reference guide to women and the military containing information on the combatant, noncombatant, and support roles women have played from the Revolutionary War through the twentieth century. Includes 400 alphabetically-arranged entries covering key concepts, historical figures, legislation, and armed conflicts.

A compilation of essays that offer opposing viewpoints on issues related to women in the workforce, discussing such topics as discrimination, sexual harassment, and the participation of women in military combat.

A history of women in the armed forces, telling the stories of ordinary and extraordinary women who have served their country in conflicts from World War I to the Gulf War of 1991.

Examines the role of women during World War II, discussing their activities on the war front and at home, single-handedly running households, working as riveters, shipworkers, in vehicle maintenance, as nurses, spies, journalists, and active members of the military.