The Woman in My Uniform

At once an examination of gender ideology in the Third Reich, a history of women in uniform as photographic theme, and an analysis of the functions of wartime photography, The Woman in My Uniform compiles original Third Reich photos of German women wearing men’s military uniformsoften their husband’s, boyfriend’s, or family member’snearly all never before published. Photography, especially portraiture, reveals the people and cultures they portray in immediate, intimate ways: these photos show a personal, often-amusing practice in one of the most oppressive regimes in human history. Prefacing the photos with a history of depictions of women in uniform, as well as an overview of the growth in popularity of photography in Germany both before and during the war, DiPalma’s meticulous research offers context and insight into these original photographs.[AuthorName]By Matt DiPalma[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Matt DiPalma, a graphic designer and illustrator for over 40 years, has been collecting historical ephemera for more than 25 years. Combining his love of history and art, he reproduces his collection for motion pictures, museums, and living historians.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]478 color and b/w images[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Women of the Third Reich in Their Husbands Uniforms[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]478 color and b/w images[/ColorPattern]