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Cry Havoc
Allan R. Kenward
Court-Martial at Fort Devens
by Jeffrey Sweet
Synopsis
When a group of young black women join the Women's Army Corps during WWII, they're promised training as medical technicians.
But a racist Colonel at Fort Devens has other ideas, and demotes them to cleaning duty.
The battle of wills leads to a confrontation in which the colonel makes comments so offensive that the WACs pull an immediate strike.
Though a visiting general is able to compel most of the women to go back to work, two refuse and are held for trial.
Defended by a civilian lawyer who's never tried a court-martial, they embark on an uphill fight to change the status quo.
Based on a true story, this gripping and inspiring drama explores the complexities of standing up for one's rights.
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Court-Martial at Fort Devens is a play written by Jeffrey Sweet and published by Playscripts.
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