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Women and rebel communities in the Cuban insurgent movement, 1952-1959 Women and rebel communities in the Cuban insurgent movement, 1952-1959 Linda A. Klouzal This book is a rare and important study on the people and many of the groups and activist regions involved in the Cuban insurrection of the 1950s. It addresses the insurgent movement, how people were… OL11885648W
I'm still standing I'm still standing Shoshana Johnson Specialist Shoshana Johnson, a member of the 507th Maintenance Company, was captured during an ambush in the early days of the Iraq war and held prisoner until she and her fellow Soldiers were rescue… OL13783862W
Soviet women on the frontline in the Second World War Soviet women on the frontline in the Second World War Roger D. Markwick "More than 800,000 Soviet women fought against Hitler's onslaught during the 'Great Patriotic War,' 1941-45. Female participation in military conflict on such a scale is historically unique. This is … OL16681703W
Stories of women in World War II Stories of women in World War II Andrew Langley "More than 75 million people fought in World War II--nearly all of them men. Who was going to produce the weapons and the food, and do countless other important jobs? The answer was women. Millions s… OL17893176W
Heroines of the American Revolution Heroines of the American Revolution Idella Bodie Briefly profiles fifteen women who performed heroic acts during the American Revolution, as spies, soldiers, and in other capacities. OL1822342W
Women and war Women and war Ann Kramer World War One offers a detailed look at of one of the most disastrous wars in history. The series is packed with information, photographs and maps. Timelines and quotes put events in context and help… OL24308873W
A whisper of war A whisper of war Shelley Sykes When the gang's ghost friend, Corporal Jared Scott, tells them about Althea, a woman who fought in the Civil War, Chucky's sister Casey sets out to help this sad ghost find peace. OL2684430W
Wings, women, and war Wings, women, and war Reina Pennington,John Erickson The Soviet Union was the first nation to allow women pilots to fly combat missions. During World War II the Red Air Force formed three all-female units -- grouped into separate fighter, dive bomber, … OL6208443W