Ever since Tall Reader told me about a movie she saw about the black women of the 6888 battalion I've been looking for a book (movie is on a streaming service I don't have) ... with little luck ... one was one of the worst books I've read in a long time (self-published, needed an editor!) ... the other, though, turned out quite good! While there wasn't enough on the 6888th, it was an incredible history book (read sort of like a doctoral thesis) ... To Serve My Country, To Serve My Race: the Story of the Only African American WACS Stationed Overseas during World War II, by Brenda L. Moore. It discusses all of those who served, why they chose the military, their background and education. Just a fascinating read! There is an excellent bibliography, end notes and index. too.

Here's a good, fun, entertaining book that is perfect for reading during the ads on a tv show! (I've included others in my posts). :-) The United States of Epic Fails: 52 Crazy Stories and Blunders Through History That You Didn't Get Taught in School, by Bill O'Neill. It includes those 'oops' moments in business, politics, military and sports. Some were unexpected, some not (when looked at from today's perspective), and my favorite ... the winning touchdown for a major game ... scored when the guy carrying the ball crossed the wrong end zone!

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