One Woman's Army: A Black Officer Remembers the Wac Volume 12 by Earley, Charity Adams
One Woman's Army: A Black Officer Remembers the Wac Volume 12 by Earley, Charity Adams

One Woman's Army: A Black Officer Remembers the Wac Volume 12

When America entered World War II, the surge of patriotism was not confined to men. Congress authorized...
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Author: Charity Adams Earley
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Language: English
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One Woman's Army: A Black Officer Remembers the Wac Volume 12 by Earley, Charity Adams

One Woman's Army: A Black Officer Remembers the Wac Volume 12

$42.14
One Woman's Army: A Black Officer Remembers the Wac Volume 12 by Earley, Charity Adams

One Woman's Army: A Black Officer Remembers the Wac Volume 12

$42.14
Author: Charity Adams Earley
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description
When America entered World War II, the surge of patriotism was not confined to men. Congress authorized the organization of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (later renamed Women's Army Corps) in 1942, and hundreds of women were able to join in the war effort. Charity Edna Adams became the first black woman commissioned as an officer.

Black members of the WAC had to fight the prejudices not only of males who did not want women in their "man's army," but also of those who could not accept blacks in positions of authority or responsibility, even in the segregated military.

With unblinking candor, Charity Adams Earley tells of her struggles and successes as the WAC's first black officer and as commanding officer of the only organization of black women to serve overseas during World War II. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion broke all records for redirecting military mail as she commanded the group through its moves from England to France and stood up to the racist slurs of the general under whose command the battalion operated. The Six Triple Eight stood up for its commanding officer, supporting her boycott of segregated living quarters and recreational facilities.

This book is a tribute to those courageous women who paved the way for patriots, regardless of color or gender, to serve their country.

Author: Charity Adams Earley
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Published: 09/05/2000
Pages: 232
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 8.98h x 5.99w x 0.58d
ISBN: 9780890966945


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 12/11/1995

About the Author
CHARITY ADAMS EARLEY served in the Women's Army Corps from 13 July 1942 to 26 March 1946 and was discharged with the rank of lieutenant colonel, the highest rank below that of the WAC director.
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