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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.
Combat
No. They were not allowed to be involved in combat, however they could load guns, be there when people were killed, but not be allowed to kill them. Even though they were allowed to be spies and be tortured, fly aeroplanes to the front lines and build ammunition and guns.
No - Australians have only had women in combat for the last 5 to 10 years.
When the Army estabilished the Women Army Auxiliary Corps in 1942. Nurses had previously served in the army before this, however. Wikipedia has a post with the details, and a link is provided.
Women
Women were first allowed in the track and field and that was the only sport they were allowed to do but now they can compete in all sports that are in the olympics.
Women have participated in warfare in various capacities throughout history, but formal acceptance in military roles varied by country and conflict. During World War I, many nations began to allow women to serve in non-combat roles, such as nursing and support positions. It wasn't until World War II that women were more widely integrated into military forces, with some countries allowing them to serve in combat roles. In modern times, many countries have fully integrated women into all aspects of military service, including combat positions.
Women entered World War II in non-combat roles. They were clerks, nurses, mechanics, and secretaries.
Women were not allowed to participate in the World Anti-Slavery Convention. This sparked the women's suffrage movement.
It was the first combat tank. Produced in World War 1 It was the first combat tank. Produced in World War 1
Women are allowed to serve in many more positions than they used to. Now in the US women can serve in pretty much every position with the exceptions of combat arms (i.e. infantry, artillery, etc) and spec ops positions.