Collins, Winifred - More Than a Uniform (Paperback)

More Than a Uniform: A Navy Woman in a Navy Man’s World by Winifred Quick Collins offers a fascinating firsthand account of one of the pioneering women officers in the United States Navy. Joining the Navy shortly after legislation allowed women to serve as commissioned officers, Collins helped shape personnel policies for women in the military while working alongside notable naval leaders during and after World War II. This memoir explores leadership, perseverance, discrimination, military life, and the evolving role of women in the armed forces. Rich with historical insight and personal reflection, this compelling nonfiction work is ideal for readers interested in women’s history, naval history, military memoirs, and American history.

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