American Women And World War Ii( Series - History Of Women In America )

For the first time, here is a vigorous overview of the diverse roles adopted by women in one of the most critical periods of 20th-century history. Relying heavily on contemporary news reporting, magazine articles and personal diaries, the book vividly charts the experiences of typical American women as they undertook a whole range of new responsibilities. The book focuses on the four broad areas of female involvement, including the nurses who traveled the world to help wounded soldiers; women in the armed forces; women in industry; and women at home. The spirit of all those women who were involved in the war is brought to life by the inclusion of many quotations from contemporary sources and the narrative is greatly enhanced by 80 black-and-white photographs, which depict women in all their diverse roles. The reference value of the book is ensured by the inclusion of extensive source notes, a bibliographical note and an index.