The contribution of women to the Allied war effort during World War II (1939-45) was massive. Apart from their many vital roles 'on the home front'; about a million Soviet; 500;000 British and 200;000 American women; and tens of thousands from other Allied nations; served in uniform with the armed forces. To put these figures in perspective: enough American women served to free sufficient able-bodied men to form 15 infantry divisions. It was not only in the USSR that their duties took them into harm's way; hundreds of British Commonwealth and US servicewomen died; and many were decorated. This book gives a concise introduction to the organisation and uniforms of these services; with an emphasis on the British and US forces.
#9782326 in Books 2016-10-25Original language:English 8.50 x .55 x 5.50l; #File Name: 1782825681
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