Women warriors -- Driven by faith -- Revolutionary in disguise -- Lady with the lamp -- Angel of the battlefield -- Doctor on the front lines -- Buffalo soldier -- Resistance fighter -- First in flight -- Four-star heroes -- The surgeon general -- Fighting for veterans -- A future in combat?.
Summary:
For thousands of years, militaries around the world were limited to male soldiers. However, throughout history, brave women have stepped out of the background and onto the battlefield. This biographical text covers the important women whove broken ground in the military. Famous historical figures such as Joan of Arc, Clara Barton, and Florence Nightingale are covered in depth, while the stories of modern-day heroes are presented to show how women are still affecting change on the front lines. A comprehensive timeline, fact boxes, and historical and modern images complete this curriculum-based texts respectful treatment of the female heroes in todays fighting forces.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.