Women in war / by Rebecca Rissman ; content consultant, Amelia F. Underwood, adjunct professor, Department of Military Science, James Madison University. [Boundless electronic resource]
Chapter 1. Females who fight -- chapter 2. The Great War -- chapter 3. Women in World War II -- chapter 4. Women game changers -- chapter 5. Women in the Korean War -- chapter 6. Women in the Vietnam War -- chapter 7. Women in the Gulf War -- Chapter 8. Women in Afghanistan and Iraq -- chapter 9. Women in future wars.
Summary
This book introduces readers to dozens of women who have made groundbreaking contributions in medicine, on the front lines, on the homefront, and in many other roles during wartime. Features include essential facts, a timeline, a glossary, additional resources, source notes, and an index.
Audience
1080L Lexile
Summary
Explores women's involvement in armed conflicts, including World Wars I and II, the Vietnam War, and the Gulf War.