Overseas Woman.

Overseas Woman.

U.S. Army Information and Education Division

December 1945.

While nearly 400,000 women served in the military during World War II, they often felt like outsiders in a male-dominated space. The image on the cover of the December 1945 issue of Overseas Woman captures this feeling perfectly. Periodicals by and for women tried to create a sense of belonging and sisterhood. Overseas Woman was printed primarily for women serving in Europe, and it showcased the important work women were doing in the Army.

From the Collection of Molly Guptill Manning