The all-important work of producing aircraft, supplies, and ammunition became an important (if fleeting) role for women during World War II. Likewise, the Women’s Land Army sought to make sure food production did not fall below national requirements, employing women who were often called “farmerettes.”

1942 caption reads: “Aircraft construction class. Women are being trained along with men in the Volusia County, Florida Vocational School to take their places on the war production front…” Via/ Library of Congress
Coeds from Oregon State College work in the Women’s Land Army. Via/ Flickr
Via/ Flickr
Women’s Land Army workers harvesting peaches in VA, 1944. Via/ Flickr

Without these strong women, the war efforts might have not have been so successful. They might not be a major topic today, but the Women’s Land Army, the WAVES, and all the Rosie-the-Riveters contributed so much to outcome of the war.

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