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A review by hectaizani
Coming Out Under Fire: The History of Gay Men and Women in World War Two by Allan Bérubé
3.0
This book was fascinating and thought provoking. The writing style was somewhat dry and a little repetitive as is the nature of a non-fiction study. The author did an excellent job collecting source material from the people involved and didn't have to rely solely on statistics and case files.
Homosexuality in the military has always been a controversial topic. Mainly because the military assumes that sexual orientation in some way reflects on ability to carry out the necessary functions of a soldier. Soldiers that were discovered to be gay or lesbian were harassed and dishonorably discharged despite months or years of faithful service. Even today the military embraces a policy of non-acceptance.
Homosexuality in the military has always been a controversial topic. Mainly because the military assumes that sexual orientation in some way reflects on ability to carry out the necessary functions of a soldier. Soldiers that were discovered to be gay or lesbian were harassed and dishonorably discharged despite months or years of faithful service. Even today the military embraces a policy of non-acceptance.