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American women in World War I : they also served /

American Women in World War I provides the first comprehensive overview of women's role in the World War I war effort. Through personal interview, and excerpts from diaries, letters, and memoirs, the author relates poignant stories of wartime experiences and provides a unique perspective on the...

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Main Author: Gavin, Lettie, 1922-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Niwot, Colo. : University Press of Colorado, ©1997.
Subjects and Genres:
1900-1999
World War, 1914-1918 > Women > United States.
Women > United States > History > 20th century.
Women.
War.
Women
Armed Conflicts
Physicians, Women > history
Guerre mondiale, 1914-1918 > Femmes > États-Unis.
Femmes > États-Unis > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Femmes.
Guerre.
United States
United States.
History.
Online Access:Book review (H-Net)
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Summary: American Women in World War I provides the first comprehensive overview of women's role in the World War I war effort. Through personal interview, and excerpts from diaries, letters, and memoirs, the author relates poignant stories of wartime experiences and provides a unique perspective on the progress of women in military service. Devoting one chapter to each of the nine areas of service, the author interweaves richly detailed personal stories with historical photos and background to create a lively account that captures the heart and spirit of the times.
Physical Description: xi, 295 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 087081432X
9780870814327
9780870818257
0870818252

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