| Women at War: Iraq, Afghanistan, and Other Conflicts Contributor(s): Wise, James E. (Author), Baron, Scott (Author) |
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ISBN: 159114972X ISBN-13: 9781591149729 Publisher: US Naval Institute Press OUR PRICE: $23.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Iraq War (2003-2011) - History | Military - Afghan War (2001-) - History | Military - United States |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2006018561 |
| Physical Information: 0.59" H x 6.07" W x 9.04" (0.77 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Cultural Region - Middle East - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Cultural Region - Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Wise and Baron relate the compelling war experiences of thirty American female soldiers in the war zones of Iraq and Afghanistan, highlighting their extraordinary display of dedication to their mission and to the soldiers and sailors with whom they served. While the book's focus is on today's women in combat, it also reaches back to Korea, Vietnam and World War II to offer stories of inspiring women who served at the cusp of the spear as they fought and died for their country. |
Contributor Bio(s): Wise Jr, James E.: - James E. Wise Jr., a former naval aviator, intelligence officer, and Vietnam veteran, retired from the U.S. Navy as a captain. His books include Stars in Blue and U-505, among many others.Baron, Scott: - Scott Baron, a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and former law enforcement officer in California, is the author of They Also Served: Military Biographies of Uncommon Americans and coauthor, with Wise, of The Navy Cross and Women at War: Iraq, Afghanistan, and Other Conflicts. |