Though early laws prohibited women from becoming soldiers, many women
still found ways to serve, even disguising themselves as men to
participate in active battle. Margaret Cochran Corbin joined the
continental Army cannon crew after her husband was killed during the
Civil War, disguised as "William Cathay." And Charity Adams Earley
commanded the first African American battalion of the Women's Army
Auxiliary Corps in Europe during World War II.
Women Heroes of the US Army chronicles the critical role women have
played in strengthening the US Army from the birth of the nation to
today. These smart, brave, and determined women led the way for future
generations to enter, grow and prosper in the forces defending the
United States. Through the profiles highlighting the achievements of
these trailblazers throughout history, young women today can envision an
equitable future.