Showing how gender history contributes to existing understandings of the Second World War, this book offers detail and context on the national and transnational experiences of men and women during the war. Following a general introduction, the essays shed new light on the field and illustrate methods of working with a wide range of primary sources.
There is an enduring appetite for WWII histories, and it is widely taught on history
This is the first book to examine WWII through the growing field of gender history, and from a global perpsective tying into teaching trends
Provides students with a solid overview of the field and offers focused case studies which demonstrate methods of working with historical sources an essential facet of studying history
Corinna Peniston-Bird