They fought like demons: women soldiers in the American Civil War

Introduction: "Entrenched in secrecy: women soldiers of the Civil War

"They fought like demons" : a military history of women in combat

"To dress and go as a soldier": means and motivations

"A

fine looking soldier": life in the ranks

"Fairly earned her epaulettes": women soldiers in the military service

"Why they detained her I can't imagine": the prisoner of war experience

"I would rather have been shot dead": women soldiers as casualties of war

"A

congenital peculiarity": women discovered in the ranks

"Romantic young ladies ": female soldiers in the public consciousness

When Jennie came marching home: women soldiers in the postwar years

Beyond heroes or harlots: the changing historical perspective

Conclusion: "I love my country": a summation of women's military service.