Mollie's War
The Letters of a World War II WAC in Europe
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Description
The 150,000 women who served in the Women's Army Corps are now seen as the undersung heroes of the Second World War. This memoir describes the life of a WAC enlistee who would serve in England when it came under attack, France immediately after the Allied invasion, and Germany after VE Day. From her experience in basic training in Daytona Beach to the climactic moment when she saw the Statue of Liberty as her ship approached American shores upon her return home, this work provides a glimpse into the life of a woman in uniform during this crucial time in American history.
Product Details
| Publisher | McFarland & Company |
| Publish Date | August 31, 2010 |
| Pages | 291 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780786447916 |
| Dimensions | 8.9 X 5.9 X 0.7 inches | 0.8 pounds |
About the Author
The late Mollie Weinstein Schaffer retired as a medical records secretary and lived in Vernon Hills, Illinois.
Technical writer Cyndee Schaffer (Mollie's daughter) is the editor of the newsletter for the Midwest Writers Association and lives in Northbrook, Illinois.
Jennifer G. Mathers is a senior lecturer in the department of international politics at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth.
Reviews
"excellent editing...a warmly human, accessible account...a historically vital representation of the role played by the 20,000 WACs sent overseas in World War II"-Midwest Book Review
"the letters provide a fascinating description of Mollie's experiences stateside and abroad in Europe. We also get an excellent picture of what life was like for a woman in the military."-National Museum of American Jewish Military
"An enthralling, enjoyable combined biography-autobiography-compendium"-Argunners Magazine
"the letters provide a fascinating description of Mollie's experiences stateside and abroad in Europe. We also get an excellent picture of what life was like for a woman in the military."-National Museum of American Jewish Military
"An enthralling, enjoyable combined biography-autobiography-compendium"-Argunners Magazine
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