Stories: Connecticut Servicewomen

The 20th century saw the United States military undergo rapid transformation, implementing a variety of newfangled equipment, modern tactics, and developed new doctrine. One such change was the integration of women in the U.S. armed forces.

Transcending Apple Pie and Motherhood: Women in the Military

Recent historiography has delved into the adoption of women in the military. From the Second World War to the Invasion of Iraq, historians have spoken of the military’s utilization of women as a (wo)manpower resource, the military integration policies of the Cold War, and the prohibition of women from direct combat.

This presentation contextualizes the service of Connecticut’s female veterans, showcasing the veterans’ individual roles and the military’s numerous reforming policies during the 20th century.

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