Vickie Lewis Thompson Andrew Gordon (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Used - Good. From the legendary Molly Pitcher, who loaded cannons during the American Revolution, to Rhonda Cornum, an army doctor held prisoner of war during Operation Desert Storm, millions of American women have served beside men on the world's battlefields. Women have fired muskets and scud missiles, and they've performed countless vital tasks in all branches of the armed forces. There are some 1.5 million women veterans alive today, and 333,000 women currently serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. A powerful collection of poignant, rarely seen photographs and personal narratives, Side-By-Side pays long-awaited tribute to the strength and courage of women in military service -- and, in doing so, offers a fresh perspective on American history. Thanks to the author, readers gain unprecedented access to the archives of The Women's Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery, along with numerous public and private repositories. The text draws on hundreds of personal interviews and historical journal entries, allowing many womens' stories to be told in their own words. A long-awaited tribute to women in military service, this collection of poignant, rarely seen photographs and personal narratives offers a fresh perspective on American history. 50 color & 100 duotone images. Slight scratching/scuffing on dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Used - Very Good. From the legendary Molly Pitcher, who loaded cannons during the American Revolution, to Rhonda Cornum, an army doctor held prisoner of war during Operation Desert Storm, millions of American women have served beside men on the world's battlefields. Women have fired muskets and scud missiles, and they've performed countless vital tasks in all branches of the armed forces. There are some 1.5 million women veterans alive today, and 333,000 women currently serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. A powerful collection of poignant, rarely seen photographs and personal narratives, Side-By-Side pays long-awaited tribute to the strength and courage of women in military service -- and, in doing so, offers a fresh perspective on American history. Thanks to the author, readers gain unprecedented access to the archives of The Women's Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery, along with numerous public and private repositories. The text draws on hundreds of personal interviews and historical journal entries, allowing many womens' stories to be told in their own words. A long-awaited tribute to women in military service, this collection of poignant, rarely seen photographs and personal narratives offers a fresh perspective on American history. 50 color & 100 duotone images. Book has minor shelf wear. Slight scuffing/nicks on dust jacket. Interior pages in very nice condition.