"This memoir describes the life of a WAC enlistee who would serve in England when it came under attack, France immediately after the invasion, and Germany after VE Day. From her experience in basic training to her return home, this text provides a glimpse into the life of a woman in uniform during this time in American history"-- Provided by publisher.

Part 1. Mollie's war begins -- Basic training : Daytona Beach, Florida, Oct.-Dec. 1943 -- First assignment : Wilmington, California, Dec. 1943-Mar. 1944 -- Preparing for duty overseas : Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, Mar.-Apr. 1944 -- part 2. England -- "Somewhere in England" : London, Apr.-Jun. 1944 -- Dodging the Doddlebugs : London, June-Aug. 1944 -- part 3. France -- Camping in the fields of northern France : Normandy, Aug.-Sep. 1944 -- After the Liberation : Paris, Sep.-Oct. 1944 -- From visiting refugees to sophisticated nightlife : Paris, Oct.-Dec. 1944 -- Keeping an eye on family and friends overseas : Paris, Jan.-Mar. 1945 -- Tour guide for soldiers on leave : Paris, Mar.-May 1945 -- VE Day and after : Paris, May-Jul. 1945 -- In the palace stables : Versailles, Jul.-Aug. 1945 -- part 4. Germany -- With the Army of Occupation : Frankfurt, Aug.-Sep. 1945 -- Saying goodbye : Frankfurt, Sep.-Oct. 1945 -- part 5. Going home -- The journey home, Oct.-Nov. 1945 -- Epilogue.