Women's Roles In The World Wars
During the twentieth century women of the world became indispensable in the war efforts. In many countries the need for female participation was seen in the First World War was seen as almost necessary as unprecedented numbers of men were wounded and killed. During the Second World War, the need for women was seen again. Whether it was on the home front or the front-lines, for civilian or enlisted women, the World Wars started a new era for women's contributions in war and being recognized for efforts outside of the home.
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