Women and Efforts in the War

Information about how women were in involved in the war efforts.

Women and the War

What role did women play during the War?  Look at the pictures and watch the videos below.

 

The war opened doors to the workforce during the 1940s.  While the men were away, women had to step into many jobs that men typically filled.

Women's Land Army

What purpose do you believe the Women's Land Army (WLA) served? 

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Women's Land Army
To fight intruders on American soil: 0 votes (0%)
To fill positions in the army to free the men to fight: 1 votes (100%)
To tend to farms faced with labour shortages: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 1

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Women's Army Auxilary Corps

To find out more information about WAAC or WAC, visit here WAC.

Women in the Cockpit

Women never had the opportunity to fly military planes before World War II.  How did women get the opportunity?  Find out about WASP (Women's Airforce Service Pilots).

Photos of War Efforts by Women

Women displaying expertise during the war.

Women working on a bomber.

 

Bullet inspection at Remington Arms Factory

Woman machinist at Douglas Aircraft Company

Rosie the Riveter

Rosie the Riveter

"Rosie the Riveter" was a US campaign to recruit women into the munitions industry.

We Can't Win Without Them

We can't win without them!

World War II Poster

Be a Marine, Free a Marine to Fight

Be a Marine, Free a Marine to Fight

Women's War Efforts

Do you believe the US would have been as successful during World War II if women hadn't joined the workforce and contributed to the war efforts as much as they did? 

Women's War Efforts
YES: 0 votes (0%)
NO: 3 votes (100%)
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