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Could women go to fight?

Yes, women can and do fight in various capacities within military forces around the world. Many countries have integrated women into combat roles, recognizing their capabilities and contributions. Additionally, women have historically participated in armed conflicts, serving as soldiers, medics, and in other essential roles. The acceptance and roles of women in fighting forces continue to evolve, reflecting broader societal changes regarding gender equality.


What did they call World War 2 noncombatant women?

They called the women in the Armed Forces by their rank. Any women not serving in the war were called civilians.


How many women served in the Australian armed forces during World War 2?

During World War II, approximately 50,000 women served in the Australian armed forces. They took on various roles, including nursing, administrative support, and other essential functions within the Australian Army, Navy, and Air Force. Many women also served in the Australian Women's Army Service (AWAS) and the Women's Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS). Their contributions were crucial to the war effort and helped pave the way for future generations of women in the military.


Could women go to war?

Yes, women can and have participated in wars throughout history, serving in various roles such as nurses, combatants, and support staff. Many nations now officially allow women to serve in combat positions, recognizing their capabilities and contributions. The involvement of women in military conflicts has evolved, challenging traditional gender roles and highlighting their essential presence in armed forces.


How many American women saw combat duty during World War 2?

During World War II, approximately 350,000 American women served in the Armed Forces, with around 16,000 women seeing combat duty. They primarily served in roles such as nurses, support staff, and in auxiliary units, with some women participating directly in combat situations, particularly in the Army Nurse Corps and the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP). Their contributions were crucial to the war effort, despite the limited combat roles available to them at the time.

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What did the government do to organize the women during the 'total war' effort?

Women did the jobs that were usually done by the men who were by now in the Armed Forces. They worked in factories, drove buses and worked on farms. They were also employed in the Armed Forces but not in combative roles.


Did President Truman integrate to US Armed Forces?

Yes he did integrate the USA Armed Forces based on skin color, not by gender, (women were still limited to minor roles in the military) after WWII ended.


Are men or women required to serve in the armed forces in Egypt?

Should young men and women be required to serve in the armed forces? Why, Yes.


The group that was allowed to enlist in the armed forces for the first time during World War 1 was?

Women


What did they call World War 2 noncombatant women?

They called the women in the Armed Forces by their rank. Any women not serving in the war were called civilians.


How many us soldiars where in world war 2?

There were over one million armed forces from the US in World War 2 including 350,000 women in the forces.


Why do you celebrate Armed Forces Day?

it an opportunity for a nation to show support for the men and women who make up the armed forces


During World WarII what were women's roles in the armed forces?

the roles of women when they were in the amed services were that they had worked in intelligence, communications, administration, transport and maintenance jobs. the women were taught some combat tequneques incase Australia ever got invaded, but they were never sent into the fighting in this war.


What branch of the service could women join in world war 2?

Women could join all branches of the armed forces during WW-II.


How did the amount of working women change during world war 1?

After the turn of the centery, more and more laws were being made. Because of the 19 adment women were starting to enlist in the armed forces. Eventually, many decades later, women started to finally come in the armed forces. Most in the army.


How many women have died in the armed forces?

None- They are all in the kitchen...


What was Soldiers in World War 2?

Soldiers were service men and women who enlisted or were drafted into the armed forces of the various countries involved.