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.

"Valuable appendixes...." - American Historical Review

"...the most comprehensive survey to date.... Racism and sexism are twin themes of this book. All levels." - CHOICE