They Also Served: Women's Stories from the World War II Era

They Also Served is a collection of memories, bringing to life the experiences of women during World War II. None of the women profiled achieved great renown—these were the neighbors next door, the townspeople encountered at the post office or market, the ladies sharing the pews at worship services.

Unwilling to be mere bystanders to the war effort, they did their parts in every way imaginable—and some not so easily imagined. Laughter, shock, joy, tears, and outrage are shared in recollecti...