A Defense Weapon Known to Be of Value": Servicewomen of the Korean War Era by Linda Witt; Judith Bellafaire; Britta Granrud; Mary Jo Binker - 2005-05-06

Hanover, N. H.: UPNE. Very Good with no dust jacket. 2005. First Edition. Hardcover. 1584654716 . Dark green cover, no dust. Book is new, just no dust jacket. Extensively researched, this book provides compelling insight from a feminist viewpoint that addresses discriminatory legislation and regulations that prevented women from realizing their fullest potential and integration into the military. The individual stories woven into the text add interest and complement the historical content. The chapter on the nurses is particularly powerful. Their service of caring, courage and dedication under the most hazardous and austere conditions are the hallmarks of the noble profession of military nurse." (Brig. Gen. Connie L. Slewitzke, U.S. Army, Retired ) ; 1.1 x 9 x 6.2 Inches; 336 pages; Fewer than five years after World War II, the United States found itself once again confronted by a war for which it was unprepared. Once again a downsized military establishment rushed to call up, draft,… Read More

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.