Early America: the American Revolution and the Civil War -- Margaret Cochran Corbin: ready, aim! -- Sarah Rosetta Wakeman: a private volunteer -- Cathay Williams: buffalo woman -- The world at war: World War I and World War II -- Grace Banker: number, please -- Oveta Culp Hobby: the little colonel -- Charity Adams Earley: letters from home -- Margaret KC Yang: pearl of O'ahu -- Global conflict: the late 20th century -- Elizabeth P. Hoisington: good old Army -- Celia Adolphi: farm girl to Major General -- LeAnn Swieczkowski: petite and powerful -- Current conflicts: war in modern times -- Mary Hostetler: citizen soldier-rock steady -- Stephanie Lincoln: pretty good at this army thing -- Leigh Ann Hester: Silver performer -- Deborah Kotulich: on the shoulders of giants

"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"--

Ages: 12+