Two Pairs of Shoes, a Bed, and Food : Wisconsin American Indian Women in the Military During World War II
Abstract
During World War II approximately 800 Native women served in the United States military. They joined for various reasons. This study follows the experiences of four Wisconsin Indian women and their service in the military during World War II.
Subject
World War, 1939-1945--Indians--Wisconsin
World War, 1939-1945--Women--Wisconsin
Women soldiers--Wisconsin
World War, 1939-1945--Participation--Indian
World War, 1939-1945--Participation--Female
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