8 Other Nations that Send Women to Combat

National Geographic by Anna Mulrine | Jan. 27, 2013 (Special Report)

As the United States prepares to officially send women into combat, it is studying the experiences of foreign militaries. So how have they fared with women on the front lines? Full Story »

Posted by Pamela Hogle - via National Geographic

More Info

Tags Help
Subjects: World, U.S., Politics, Community
Topics: U.S. Military, Women
Member Tags: cultures
Editorial Help
Posted by: Posted by Pamela Hogle - Jan 25, 2013 - 12:48 PM PST
Reviewed by: Lisa Swearingen (review)
Content Type: Article
Edit Lock: This story can be edited
Edited by: Pamela Hogle - Jan 27, 2013 - 10:51 AM PST

Reviews

Show All Comments
Show All | Notes | Comments | Quotes | Links
Lisa Swearingen
4.7
 by Lisa Swearingen - Jan. 31, 2013

I am also a big fan of National Geographic. I feel like they are usually very detailed columns and interesting. This piece was very informative, but I think that's all it really was: an informational piece. There were not many direct quotes, which could either hurt or help the story.

See Full Review » (11 answers)

Comments on this story Help (BETA)

Sort by: Oldest | Newest Hide All Replies
NT Rating | My Rating

Ratings

4.7

not enough reviews
from 1 review (1% confidence)
Quality
4.6
Facts
5.0
Fairness
4.0
Sourcing
3.0
Style
5.0
Context
5.0
Depth
5.0
Enterprise
5.0
Relevance
5.0
Popularity
4.7
Recommendation
5.0
Credibility
5.0
# Reviews
1.0
# Views
3.0
# Likes
1.0
# Emails
1.0
More
How our ratings work »
(See these related stories.)

Links Help

  • How America's top general came to endorse women in combat

    CNN by Matt Smith | Jan. 24, 2013 (News Report)
    For Gen. Martin Dempsey, Thursday's move to open combat units in the U.S. military to women had its roots nearly a decade ago, on the streets of Baghdad.
    Posted by Pamela Hogle
    See Reviews »

  • Military leaders lift ban on women in combat roles

    Fox News | Jan. 24, 2013 (News Report)
    U.S. military leaders on Thursday formally lifted the ban on women serving in combat positions, with Defense Secretary Leon Panetta saying women have become an "integral part" ...
    Posted by Pamela Hogle
    See Reviews »
    • Add a related link