Back of the Fighting Front" -- WWII Promotional Booklet for the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps

United States: U.S. Army, 1943. Very good. A little wear to covers.. Back of the fighting front, supporting it with resolute faith, is a valiant force whose spirit reflects the righteous might of our Nation ... it is WOMAN POWER." A printed booklet offering a fascinating look into WWII-era recruitment for the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, offering information on salary, different roles, height and weight qualifications, training and recreation. Features an illustration of the goddess Athena on the front, symbolizing the importance of "Woman Power". Note the duality pushed here: women are both described as "powerful", while also being relegated to the "back" of the fighting front, behind men. Includes many photos of women performing their duties, ranging from working in the Army post office to cooking, motor vehicle maintenance, administration, telephone switchboard operation, nursing, research, and pharmacy. An important view into how women were recruited into the military during WWII to allow for men to move to combat duty. Includes message from
Oveta Culp Hobby, who directed the organization in the 1940s and was largely responsible for the organization's professional development as a respected military corps. Single vol. (9" by 6"), pp. 32, illus., in original illus. yellow and blue wrps with image of goddess Athena on front.