Coming Out Under Fire: The History of Gay Men and Women in World War Two
by:
Allan Bérubé (author)
Despite the many histories of the fighting men and women in World War II, none has been written about the estimated one million homosexuals. Here is a dramatic story of these people, revealing the history of the anti-gay policy pursued by the U.S. military authorities in World War II. Two 8-page...
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Despite the many histories of the fighting men and women in World War II, none has been written about the estimated one million homosexuals. Here is a dramatic story of these people, revealing the history of the anti-gay policy pursued by the U.S. military authorities in World War II. Two 8-page photo inserts.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780743210713 (0743210719)
Publish date: April 1st 2000
Publisher: Free Press
Pages no: 384
Edition language: English
Rating: 5.5/5 Summary: The history of gays and lesbians in the American military during WWII.Review: This is just a quick and short review for a book that deserves one with an in-depth analysis worthy of the complexities presented within it. I'm working on that but in the meantime, please, let me en...
Coming Out Under Fire is a thoroughly fascinating, detailed study of a crucial transitional period in American society. It's extremely well-documented throughout, and although the author's style might be considered dry, the pages come to life because of the words and lives of the people portrayed. B...
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