Women in war
By: edited by Celia Lee, Paul Edward Strong ; foreword by Gary Sheffield
Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Barnsley
Language: eng
Number of pages: 237
ISBN-13: 9781848846692
Subjects: World War, 1914-1918; History; Women in war; World War, 1939-1945; Women
Other titles: Women in war :
Description: "The changing role of women in warfare, a neglected aspect of military history, is the subject of this collection of perceptive, thought-provoking essays. By looking at the wide range of ways in which women have become involved in all the aspects of war, the authors open up this fascinating topic to wider understanding and debate. The discuss how, particularly in the two world wars, women have been increasingly mobilized in all the armed services, originally as support staff, then in defensive combat roles. They also consider the tragic story of women as victims of male violence, and how women have often put up a heroic resistance, and examine how women have been drawn into direct combat roles on an unprecedented level, a trend that is still controversial in the present day. The collection brings together the work of noted academics and historians with the wartime experiences of women who have remarkable personal stories to tell. The book will be a milestone in the study of the recent history of the parts women have played in the history of warfare."--amazon.com
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.