Women and World War II
While many students are familiar with the great battles of WWII (usually through movies), few of them are aware of what a large part women played in the war. When I teach WWII in the American history survey, I divide it into two classes. During the first class we discuss the overall picture of the war: how the war began, the major battles, and the conclusion. Once the students understand the broader picture of what happened in the war, we spend the second class discussing how the war affected the American people at home and how women contributed to the war effort.
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