Description
Book Synopsis From British soldier Flora Sandes to the famed World War II Night Witches of the Soviet Air Force, women across the globe have stepped up to defend their countries during every major and minor conflict of the twentieth century, and filmmakers have long attempted to capture their stories. This book analyzes these military women''s portrayals in world cinema, examining movies from Israel, the United Kingdom, Italy, the United States, Japan and others. It includes theatrical releases, direct-to-video productions, and made-for-television films. Chapters organize films by decade produced, and topics covered include the women''s sexuality, maternal and marital status; leadership skills; actual jobs performed; and the accuracy of depiction. The book also discusses how each film reflects the contemporary social issues of the nation in which it was produced.
Table of Contents
- Table of Contents
- List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Preface
- Introduction
- One. Brief Histories of Military Women Around the Globe
- Two. The Early Days: 1900–1939
- Three. Women in War: The 1940s
- Four. Back to Basics: The 1950s
- Five. Branching Out: The 1960s
- Six. Recognition for Service: The 1970s
- Seven. The Changing World and Its Impact: The 1980s
- Eight. Progress as the Century Ends—Almost: The 1990s
- Conclusion
- Appendix A. Filmography by Year
- Appendix B. Film Counts of Countries Represented
- Appendix C. Short Film History by Country
- Chapter Notes
- Bibliography
- Index
