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Combat
Some woman were in the French Resistance. And many women served in the Soviet Red Army (russian army) And no women served in the U.S. army. In Britain, the U.S. and many Allied countries women did serve in the armed forces in World War 2 but not in a combat role. The Soviet Union was unusual in having women in combat. Obviously, in the case of resistance movements, the distinction between combat roles and others may be blurred.
Women and African-Americans
Many American women worked outside the home for the first time. Women performed many jobs that had previously only been performed by men, including work in factories, driving, and serving in non-combat roles in the military.
African Americans and Women
Italy
yes
Combat
As far as I know there weren't any. The Russians had women in combat roles, but I do not think the US did. Sorry, there were women in the US military, but not in combat roles is what I was trying to say....
a rough estimate of 2,000 - 2,500 .
Yes, women worked as soldiers, sailors and air personnel. They did everything except front line combat.
Increased support for women's right to vote.
riviter
No - Australians have only had women in combat for the last 5 to 10 years.
Cheated on their husbands who were fighting in war
In many countries, women were not allowed in combat. But there were cases of women fighting, generally because it was necessary for survival. There were women in the French Resistance. There were women fighting in the Russian Air Force.
Only veterans who have served in an overseas combat zone may join the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Veterans who served during any war, not necessarily in combat, are eligible for membership in the American Legion.