“When Our Mothers Went to War: An Illustrated History of Women in World War II by Margaret Regis gives an inspiring account of the women who ferried military cargo planes, fighters and bombers. In stories that often are deeply moving, the book tells how the women in many fields backed up the servicemen. From Rosie the Riveter to the service branches . . . to the Army and Navy nurses — many became vital cogs in the war effort.”

—Javan Kienzle, Detroit Free Press


“When Our Mothers Went to War by Margaret Regis relates the unsung contributions of women in that war. . . . A long time in coming, the book may be the finest compilation of information on women serving during WWII. WACs, WAVES, SPARs, WASPs, spies, nurses, war correspondents, factory workers, and more; they’re all in the book!”

—U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii


“So much of the history of World War II is about men in battle that it’s easy to overlook the huge contributions and sacrifices made by the women. Historian Margaret Regis sets the record straight with her fascinating book, When Our Mothers Went to War. It’s not just Rosie the Riveter pushing military production to all-time highs and homemakers dealing with food rationing, though that’s included. It’s also about female journalists and photographers thwarting military restrictions on their gender and ignoring danger to report from the front. It’s about nurses dodging bombs as they try to protect their patients. It’s about women trying to help each other and stay alive in internment camps and prisons, working in resistance movements, spying, and much more.”

—Judy P. Sopronyi, America in WWII Magazine


“Our collective national fascination and respect for the era of World War II is delightfully furthered by this 174-page jewel of a book. With loads of eye-catching photographs and illustrations (nearly every page has a least one picture), and intriguing facts about women‘s roles during World War II, anyone will find this book interesting. . . . In particular, everyone will love the section on Hollywood‘s contributions during the war. Will there ever be anyone as glamorous as the likes of Veronica Lake? She cut off those gorgeous tresses when she heard women in factories who were copying her famous 'do were getting those long locks caught in the machinery. Section titles include “War Correspondents,” “On the Home Front,” “In Uniform” and “Resistance and Survival.”

This is the perfect gift for anyone who loves history, lived through that era or enjoys reading about World War II. I guarantee you‘ll find a whole new respect and admiration for the Greatest Generation.”
—Cara Skodack Day, Ladies Auxiliary VFW Magazine


“This is a well-illustrated compendium of short essays on a wide range of topics relating to women and World War II. The author starts with women and families who were living overseas when the war broke out, discussing their experiences with travel home or internment. Other chapters deal with war correspondents, entertainers and women in uniform, including the Red Cross, resistance work, and what happened when the war ended.”
—U.S. Army Women‘s Foundation


“Margaret Regis, writer, historian and author of U.S. Submarines in World War II presents a pictorial history of patriots during “the war to end all wars.” Among many subjects mentioned are war correspondents such as AP correspondent Ruth Cowan, shipbuilding (23,000 females were employed in 1943), and Women Airforce Service Pilots who delivered B-17s to training bases and overseas shipping points.”

—ForeWord Magazine


“The efforts of the men in World War II have labeled them as heroes, but what of the fairer sex? When Our Mothers Went to War: An Illustrated History of Women in World War II tells why the generation of World War II is referred to as The Greatest Generation. These women, when many of the men were off giving their lives in Europe and the Pacific, gave more than just moral support, constructing the ammunition, weapons, and vehicles that the men used to win the war. A story of the second great war and the home front through pictures, When Our Mothers Went to War is a solid addition to any collection seeking books on history and for women‘s studies as well.”

—Midwest Book Review