The History of Women in the Marines

Women's Firsts in the Marines

By: Savannah Harris

Narrated by: Tari Takara

Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

Women who changed the face of war: Discover the fascinating histories of women who overcame prejudices, destroyed obstacles, and paved the way for female marines in the US.

Today, only 8 percent of the officers in the marines are women.

We consider that an amazing accomplishment, even though it might not seem sufficient.

But there’s no denying it--the Marine Corps, the last all-male fortification of the US military, has finally accepted that which they couldn’t deny any longer: Women can enlist, train, and combat with exceptional results.

In April 2021, after completing the Crucible, one of the hardest challenges ever devised, pushing marine recruits to their physical and psychological limits, female marines left the field carrying men across their shoulders.

They earned their rightful place among the marines just as much as their male counterparts.

But it took us a long way to get here, to be seen as equals.

The history of women in the marines has never been thoroughly researched. There are numerous stories and books about brave marine men who were bigger than life on the battlefield and in military action.

But the stories of women who did the same are incredibly rare.

The History of Women in the Marines explores the many firsts that women accomplished when they served--from the first woman to enlist in WW1 to the modern-day struggles female marines go through to ensure their acceptance in the ranks.

If you’re looking to enlist yourself, or you’re just interested in the fascinating histories of these female pioneers, you’ve come to the right place.

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Excellent education on women's fight for equality

This was an excellent resource for learning a lot about women's battle for equality in the US, with a particular slant on progress in the military. A good book with a lot of well-researched information packed in and a really engaging narration. Recommended.

Captivating and thought provoking

This is a thoroughly researched and in-depth analysis of the progression of women’s involvement in the Marine Corps, told in the wider context of the women’s rights and civil rights movements.

The individual women’s stories are captivatingly told in such a way that celebrates each woman for her contribution, while also documenting the evolution of woman’s rights as a whole on a societal and cultural level.