Coming Out Under Fire
by Allan Bérubé
"The History of Gay Men and Women in World War II"
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Coming Out Under Fire by Allan Bérubé
Details
War:
World War II
Perspective:
Researcher
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
North America
Page Count:
416
Published Date:
2010
ISBN13:
9780807899649
Summary
Coming Out Under Fire examines the experiences of gay men and lesbians who served in the American military during World War II. Allan Bérubé documents how the war created unprecedented opportunities for gay people to meet and form communities, while also facing increased surveillance and persecution. The book explores how the military's policies toward homosexuality evolved during this period, from psychiatric screening to dishonorable discharges. Drawing on extensive interviews and archival research, Bérubé reveals how wartime service became a turning point for gay identity and activism, ultimately contributing to the foundations of the modern LGBTQ rights movement.
