Unearthed World War II Pictures Show A Never-Before-Seen Side of History

Women's Work

When the men went to war, the women went to work. World War II was the unexpected star of a huge social movement. While the men were overseas fighting, many women left their home life for the first time. They took on the vacant jobs that men left behind. It was considered to be a civic duty back then. Additionally, these manly jobs paid 40% more than their typical housework.

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