A Few Good Women: America's Military Women from World War I to the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
America's Military Women from World War I to the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
$35.99
- Paperback
475 pages
- Release Date
15 August 2011
Summary
In this riveting narrative history, women veterans from the world wars, Vietnam, the Gulf War, Afghanistan, and Iraq tell their extraordinary stories.
Evelyn M. Monahan and Rosemary Neidel-Greenlee spent fifteen years combing through archives, journals, histories, and news reports, and gathering thousands of eyewitness accounts, letters, and interviews for this unprecedented chronicle of America’s “few good women.” Women today make up more than fifteen percent of the U.S. armed forces…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781400095605 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1400095603 |
| Author: | Rosemary Neidel-Greenlee, Evelyn M. Monahan |
| Publisher: | Anchor Books |
| Imprint: | Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 475 |
| Release Date: | 15 August 2011 |
| Weight: | 463g |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 135mm x 204mm |
| Series: | Vintage |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“A timely, informative, always thoughtful take on women’s changing role in war… . Moving… . Vividly described.” - Richmond Times-Dispatch “A treasure trove of untold history.” - Kirkus Reviews
“A timely, informative, always thoughtful take on women’s changing role in war… . Moving… . Vividly described.” –Richmond Times-Dispatch “A treasure trove of untold history.” –Kirkus Reviews
“A compelling history, made stronger by the profiles of many strong, patriotic women.” –Library Journal
About The Author
Rosemary Neidel-Greenlee
Evelyn M. Monahan served as a U.S. Army medic during the Vietnam era and is a retired psychologist.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.