Women Can't Fight
Book • 1979
Originally published in the November 1979 issue of Washingtonian magazine, 'Women Can't Fight' is a 7,000-word essay by Jim Webb, a Marine infantry officer and Vietnam War veteran.
In it, Webb describes the harsh realities of combat and argues that women are unsuited for combat roles, expressing skepticism about women's ability to provide combat leadership.
The article sparked controversy, especially among female Naval Academy graduates, who claimed it fostered hostility and harassment toward women in the military.
Webb's essay remains a notable and debated piece on the role of women in combat.
In it, Webb describes the harsh realities of combat and argues that women are unsuited for combat roles, expressing skepticism about women's ability to provide combat leadership.
The article sparked controversy, especially among female Naval Academy graduates, who claimed it fostered hostility and harassment toward women in the military.
Webb's essay remains a notable and debated piece on the role of women in combat.
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