This is the second volume published by the U.S. Army Center of Military History on the history of the Women's Army Corps from its beginning in World War II until it was discontinued by Congress thirty-six years later. The fi rst volume, by Mattie E. T read well, dealt with the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) and its successor, the Women's Army Corps (WAC), throughout World War II. This volume covers the thirty-three years of Corps history between V-J Day and the decision by Congress in 1978 to end the WACs' separate ...
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This is the second volume published by the U.S. Army Center of Military History on the history of the Women's Army Corps from its beginning in World War II until it was discontinued by Congress thirty-six years later. The fi rst volume, by Mattie E. T read well, dealt with the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) and its successor, the Women's Army Corps (WAC), throughout World War II. This volume covers the thirty-three years of Corps history between V-J Day and the decision by Congress in 1978 to end the WACs' separate status and assimilate them into the other branches of the Army (except the combat arms). T he current volume tells how the directors of the Women's Army Corps struggled to achieve the goals that we take for granted today. It tells of the years they spent push ing and prodding the Army. the Department of Defense, and Congress to achieve Regular Army and Reserve status, military cred it for their WAAC service. and promotion above the grade of lieutenant colonel. While early WAC directors had the task of fighting for progress and equ ity, their successors fought a losing battle to keep en try standards high and 10 retain their separate corps status. The author of this volume served as a WAC throughout t he existence of the Corps. She provides readers with a comprehensive picture of WAC growth and development and the transformation in the status of Army women brought by the advent of the all-volunteer Army and the women's rights movement of the seventies. T he book makes a significant contribu- tion to women's history and the history of the Army.
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Very Good + No Jacket. Size: 8vo-over 7.75"-9.75" tall; Lovely pictorial paperback covers showing very modest surface wear from storage, very light soil on foot of page block from moving on the shelf, internally as new save for light ghosting from erased pencil price on blank fep. No names, tears or soil. 543 pages. Annotated and illustrated. Detailed history of the Women's Army Corps. Includes color section illustrating women's uniforms over time. This volume covers the thirty-three years of Corps history between V-J Day and the decision by Congress in 1978 to end the WACs' separate status and assimilate them into the other branches of the Army (except the combat arms). The current volume tells how the directors of the Women's Army Corps struggled to achieve the goals that we take for granted today. It tells of the years they spent pushing and prodding the Army, the Department of Defense, and Congress to achieve Regular Army and Reserve status, military credit for their WAAC service, and promotion above the grade of lieutenant colonel.
Publisher:
Center of Military History United States Army
Published:
1990
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
15310126190
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VG Plus. 8vo-over 7¾"-10" Tall First printing stated on copyright page. Vg plus bound in red cloth with army insignia on cover. Inscribed in ink by the author on the blank endpaper: "14 Novemer 1990 To _______ one of the finest officers to serve in our Women's Army Corps. Best Wishes, Bettie J. Morden."
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Very Good(-). No Jacket Issued. Ex-Library. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. 543 pages. Annotated and illustrated. Detailed history of the Women's Army Corps. Rear end paper removed. Includes a color section showing various uniforms worn over years. Minimal markings.
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Very Good(-). No Jacket Issued. Ex-Library. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Signed by Author 543 pages. Annotated and illustrated. Detailed history of the Women's Army Corps. Signed on title page by author. Fly leaf removed. Includes a color section showing various uniforms worn over years.
