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Women heroes of the US Army : remarkable soldiers from the American Revolution to today
\"The story of women serving in the United States military begins before the founding of the country. Though early laws prohibited women from becoming soldiers, they still found ways to serve, even disguising themselves as men in order to participate in active battle. Women Heroes of the US Army chronicles the critical role women have played in strengthening the US Army from the birth of the nation to today. These smart, brave, and determined women led the way for their sisters to enter, grow and prosper in the forces defending the United States. Through the profiles highlighting the achievements of these trailblazers throughout history, young women today can envision an equitable future\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Ghosts of war : the true story of a 19-year-old GI
Ryan Smithson joined the Army Reserve when he was seventeen. Two year later, he was deployed to Iraq as an Army engineer. In this memoir, readers march along one GI's tour of duty. This is an account of the motivations and life of a contemporary soldier.
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Infinite hope : a black artist's journey from World War II to peace
\"Artist Ashley Bryan's experience as a Black soldier in the segregated army of WWII\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Ski soldier : a World War II biography
\"[This books] tells the story of Pete Seibert, a ski soldier severely wounded in World War II who went on to found the Vail Ski Resort in Colorado\"--Provided by publisher.
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Guts for glory : the story of Civil War soldier Rosetta Wakeman
\"Through scratchboard art and quotes from the subject's letters, this picture book biography follows the life of Sarah Rosetta Wakeman, who served in the Union army disguised as a man. Back matter materials include an author's note, two glossaries, recommended reading, a timeline of events, and additional historical information\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Harlem Hellfighters : African-American heroes of World War I
\"When World War I began, it seems unlikely that a unit such as the Harlem Hellfighters would ever be formed. Given the nickname by their German foes who admired their bravery, the Harlem Hellfighters were members of an all-black regiment. Learn more about the key roles these brave men played in critical battles and how they helped secure an Allied victory\"--Back cover.
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Now or never! : 54th Massachusetts Infantry's war to end slavery /
Examines two little-known but extraordinary men in Civil War history: George E. Stephens and James Henry Gooding. These Union soldiers not only served in the Massachusetts 54th Infantry--the well-known black regiment--but were also war correspondents who published eyewitness reports of the battlefields. Their dispatches told the truth of their lives at camp, their intense training, and the dangers and tragedies on the battlefield. Like the other thousands of black soldiers in the regiment, they not only fought against the Confederacy and the inhumanity of slavery, but also against injustice in their own army.
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