American women in World War I : they also served
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Niwot, Colo. : University Press of Colorado, [1997].
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Published
Niwot, Colo. : University Press of Colorado, [1997].
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Book
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xi, 295 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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English

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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American Women in World War I provides the first comprehensive overview of women's role in the World War I war effort. Through personal interview, and excerpts from diaries, letters, and memoirs, the author relates poignant stories of wartime experiences and provides a unique perspective on the progress of women in military service. Devoting one chapter to each of the nine areas of service, the author interweaves richly detailed personal stories with historical photos and background to create a lively account that captures the heart and spirit of the times. Interweaving personal stories with historical photos and background, this lively account documents the history of the more than 40,000 women who served in relief and military duty during World War I. Through personal interviews and excerpts from diaries, letters, and memoirs, Lettie Gavin relates poignant stories of women's wartime experiences and provides a unique perspective on their progress in military service. American Women in World War I captures the spirit of these determined patriots and their times for every reader and will be of special interest to military, women's, and social historians.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Gavin, L. (1997). American women in World War I: they also served . University Press of Colorado.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Gavin, Lettie, 1922-. 1997. American Women in World War I: They Also Served. University Press of Colorado.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Gavin, Lettie, 1922-. American Women in World War I: They Also Served University Press of Colorado, 1997.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Gavin, Lettie. American Women in World War I: They Also Served University Press of Colorado, 1997.

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