When the nation was in need : Blacks in the Women's Army Corps during World War II

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When the nation was in need : Blacks in the Women's Army Corps during World War II

Martha S. Putney

Scarecrow Press, 2001

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 212-218) and index

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Now in Paperback Some 6,500 black women volunteered to serve in the segregrated U.S. military during World War II. Data to tell the story of these women came from many sources, including archival records, manuscripts, documents, contemporary newspaper accounts and interviews, statements, and the personal files of those who served. With photographs, illustrations, tables, and a bibliography.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Preface Chapter 2 Blacks at Women's Army Corps Training Centers Chapter 3 Recruitment Chapter 4 Segregation Chapter 5 Black Units and Field Assignments Chapter 6 Notes and Reflections Chapter 7 Epilogue

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