women in combat

A history and analysis of women in official combat roles, covering a period that ranges from ancient Greece to the post-Gulf War era, tracing the evolution of women's participation in war and combat, and discussing the involvement of law and policy in the position of women in the military.

Addresses the controversy concerning women in the military from a variety of perspectives.

Discusses women's changing role in the military and examines the issues related to whether or not women should be allowed to serve in combat.

A collection of ten biographies of women who have served in the military when America was at war, including Mary Walsh, Sarah Emma Edmonds, and Megan Jans.