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Some spies were women, who were not readily seen as being involved in the war.
Many women became nurses, some became spies, and some became soldiers (disguised as men of course). Many more women became widows.
Here are some links to websites that have photos and descriptions of them!
Some of the names of men during World War Two were Henry, John, Jon, Joseph, Samuel, Harrison, and Nathanial. There are many more names but these are some.
Men have always fought in wars but US Women did not fight in World War 1 or World War 2 or Vietnam war. There are a few women who are allowed to be in the infantry and help fight in skirmishes in Iraq now. But, the military is rethinking the wisdom of allowing them to fight. They are having problems with it. ___ During WW1 men fought. It was simply how it was. Men and women had very rigid roles. Women acted in a support capacity or as nurses.
Some women did fight in World War 2. Some were nurses, some had desk jobs, and some were spies. Some were just women in the line of fire.
to fool German spies.
Some spies were women, who were not readily seen as being involved in the war.
Nathan Hale, Abigail Adams, Haym Salomon were all Patriot spies in the American Revolution
There were many spies during the American Civil War. Some of the better known male spies were Lafayette Baker, Timothy Webster, and Henry Harrison.
Among many hundreds were: Please use the BAKER STREET link for more information on the women of SOE - I Warner
In the 1700’s women had no rights. Some women did fight and there were women who were spies for a network that Washington set up.
Women in world war II drove fire engines and ambulences. They operated search lights radio and radar equipment. Some were mechanics for armed forces vehicles and airplanes. Some were secretaries, nurses, and clerks. Some were spies. Others worked on farms, or in factories.
Many women became nurses, some became spies, and some became soldiers (disguised as men of course). Many more women became widows.
James Armistead
James Armistead
Nurses, spies, factory workers, farm workers, some were soldiers in disguise.