women in combat

Traces the history of women in combat from the Revolutionary War to today, and profiles trailblazing women from all wars and military branches. Includes a timeline, fact boxes, primary sources, sidebars, photographs, a glossary, critical thinking questions, and further resources.

"In 2015 the Pentagon changed a historical ruling, allowing American women to serve in front-line ground combat troops. Women have served in the military throughout history. Yet no matter their title, they face discrimination and even sexual assault. Meet the women who serve their country and stand up for fairness"--Provided by publisher.

In the summer of 1943, Frangie, Rainy, and Rio are fiercely fighting their own personal battles while battling Nazi Germany. They have learned what they are willing to do as women to save themselves and each other, and the consequences of their actions. Now they and their fellow female soldiers are heading to the front lines on the Italian isle of Sicily, to fight alongside male soldiers in an endless siege. They face bigotry, anti-Semitism, and horrible conditions, while coming face to face with the brutality of war.

It is 1944, the sixth of June. D-Day. Rio, Frangie, and Rainy, all Silver Star recipients, have fought in North Africa and Sicily, and now they will need all that experience to survive Omaha Beach, the forests of H?rtgen, and the Eifel.

This biographical text covers the important women who've broken ground in the military.

Briefly profiles women who have been involved in the Armed Forces throughout history.

Examines the key military and political decisions that have determined the course of the Iraq war, from President Bush's "Axis of Evil" declaration through negotiation, invasion, "Mission Accomplished" and beyond. Experts analyze the design of the war plan and the new technology used in combat such as the F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter, B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, and Stryker combat vehicles. Frontline footage illuminates key events of the war, including the rescue of Private Jessica Lynch and the successful captures of the critical Karbala Gap and Baghdad Airport.

Presents the stories of four women currently serving in the United States' military, discussing femininity, veiled discrimination, dating, marriage problems, separation from children, career paths, and self-worth.

Describes the experiences of women in the military forces of Great Britain, Canada, and the United States in the 1990s, and examines the arguments for and against putting women on the front lines.

Presents both sides of the argument on the topic of women in combat, discussing issues of social equality, physical capabilities, ethics, the Combat Exclusion Law, and the status of women in combat roles, and includes a list of organizations to contact.