Women and the French Army During the World Wars, 1914-1940

by Andrew Orr

Book Overview

How did women contribute to the French Army in the World Wars? Drawing on myriad sources, historian Andrew Orr examines the roles and value of the many French women who have been overlooked by historians--those who worked as civilians supporting the military. During the First World War, most officers expected that the end of the war would see a return to prewar conditions, so they tolerated women in supporting roles. But soon after the November...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253026776
• ISBN13: 9780253026774
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"