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They did not serve "combat" positions, however they did serve in dangerous roles as nurses and in other non combat military occupations. Most women in the military during WWII were used to free up jobs in the US, to allow for more Men to go overseas to fight. The largest role of women during WWII was leaving the home to take over jobs for men as they went off to war, by doing so, they ran factories, made bombs, equipment and kept our country running while the boys were off at war. The above answer applies to the United States only. Soviet women were
in actual "combat" in various capacities (pilots, snipers, etc.).
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∙ 10y agoYes, although women were not allowed to fight. But there were women serving as military nurses, and women pilots who ferried supplies to the troops. Women also were members of auxiliary forces like the WACS (Women's Army Corps), performing clerical and support functions so that the men could be freed up to go into combat. Further, women distinguished themselves by taking over many jobs previously held by men-- women worked on assembly lines making cars, building airplanes, assembling parachutes, and doing other essential work to help the war effort-- a character called "Rosie the Riveter" was based on a real woman who worked in a factory that made the military planes, and she really did apply the rivets.
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∙ 9y agoin the service but not in combat units
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Are pregnant women allowed to serve in combat zones?
Absolutely not.
When did women start serving in the military?
Women, according to the Aspin Rules, are exempt from assignment to Direct Ground Combat units. This means that females cannot be assigned below brigade level to Combat Arms units (Infantry, Armor, Artillery).Pilots, however, can be female since they are not expected to participate in ground combat.This rule still exists, however, due to the nature of modern warfare, women in combat support and combat service support units are frequently encountered with situations in which mission accomplishment requires them to engage in ground combat.The women in the United States military are great assets to our combat effectiveness and have proven time and again that they are valuable members of the team, even if they don't serve in combat positions.
What jobs did women in the military have in World War 2?
A lot of women took jobs in factories, making planes and other war materials. Most of the jobs that were occupied by men before the war were filled by women. This was the beginning of the "revolution" of women into the workforce.
Out of all the us military conflicts which one had the most women serve?
Serving in traditional nursing/administrative roles: WWII. Serving in combat roles: Operation Desert Storm (1991) was their first combat; and on to the present.
How many women served from the US in world war 2?
lots but I'm guessing not as many as the boys. boys were put in the war first so tons of boys and less girls I'm also going to guess this percentage. 75% of boys 25% of girls. that's a guess don't take it seriously. I'm guessing after all. Second Answer: 300,000 women served in World War 2 as nurses and in desk jobs and at radar installations and many other positions such as pilots who shuttled planes.. Not one fought in the war because women were not allowed in combat until the last decade or so. So the answer is zero. That does not mean no women in the world fought. The Underground Resistance Network women and women of Russia and other nations did fight, shoot guns and fly in combat. Because of the efforts of these women the women of today can fight. Congressional people and Senators voted to allow women in combat after enough women complained.
How do the role of women in world war 2 differ to today?
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.
Do women serve on active duty?
Yes, women serve on active duty in the military. In the United States, women have been serving in the armed forces for decades, and there are no gender restrictions on active duty service. Women contribute in various roles and occupations, including combat positions.
Are pregnant women allowed to serve in combat zones?
Absolutely not.
Should women be allowed in combat positions?
yes,they should.Women Have a equel position as men
Can women be in the Australian Army?
Yes, women can be in the Australian Army, but they cannot be in direct combat roles. 10.6 % of the positions are occupied by women.
Woman's Auxiliary Army Corps?
women would serve in noncombat positions
How many women were on d-day transports with soldiers?
None. Women did not serve aboard warships or with combat troops.
Which of the Statements accurately contrasts the roles of women during World War 2 in the US and in the Soviet Union?
Answer this question…Women in the Soviet Union served directly in combat, while women in the United States served primarily in support positions.
Why should women be allowed in combat position?
Because women should have equal rights, and should be able to serve there country.
What country used women during World War 2?
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.
Did any Australian women engage in combat in World War 2?
No - Australians have only had women in combat for the last 5 to 10 years.
Three positions women held in the workforce during World War 2?
3 positions women held in the workforce during the war3 position women held in the workforce during the world war 1.
