Woman in War: From Home Front to Front Line
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Woman in War: From Home Front to Front Line by Celia Lee
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.They discuss how, particularly in the two world wars, women have been increasingly mobilized in all the armed services, originally as support staff, then in intelligence, and defensive combat roles. They consider the tragic story of women as victims of male violence, and how women have often put up a heroic resistance, and they 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 implications of this radical modern development are explored in depth. The authors also look at the support women have given to servicemen fighting at the front and at the vital contribution they have made at home.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.
This fascinating evaluation draws together eighteen essays in its consideration and evaluating of the role and experiences of women in warThe works included span the period from the Indian Mutiny until the Second World War. The coverage is extensive and fascinating; covering the home front, the fighting services, the secret services and on women on the Eastern Front. - Stand To!
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781848846692 |
| ISBN 10 | 184884669X |
| Title | Woman in War: From Home Front to Front Line |
| Author | Celia Lee |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2012-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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