From the legendary Molly Pitcher, who loaded cannons during the American Revolution, to Major Rhonda Cornum, an army flight surgeon held prisoner of war during Operation Desert Storm, millions of American women have served on the battlefield, side-by-side with men. Women have fired muskets and shot down Scud missiles, and they've performed countless vital tasks in all branches of the armed forces. With more than 150 images, this book highlights the strength and courage of women in military service through poignant photographs and personal narratives, offering a new perspective of American history. Author Vickie Lewis draws on hundreds of personal interviews and historical journal entries for her text, and has been given unprecedented access to the photo archive of the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation, as well as other public and private collections.--From publisher description.