Experiencing War: Women of Four Wars

Category: Combat

After World War II, American women served in four major wars. In Asian countries, the Korean and Vietnam Wars were marked by the politics of the Cold War. In response to Middle East tensions and the 9/11 attacks, the Persian Gulf War and the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq were fought. There were a few advances for women during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Women's roles in the Middle East were significantly different, including serving in combat zones with loss of life and limb. The Library of Congress "Veterans History Project" includes "Experiencing War: Women of Four Wars." Women's stories about their service in the Korean, Vietnam, Persian Gulf, and Iraq and Afghanistan wars shares their contributions and the changes in their military service roles.

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Library of Congress "Experiencing War: Women of Four Wars"