World War I: Trench Warfare
Women played a significant role in many aspects of World War I, including in trench warfare. While women were not permitted to serve as soldiers, they found ways to contribute to the war effort, often in non-combat roles. This included working as:
However, some women were also able to get closer to the front lines, and some even worked in the trenches. One such example is Flora Sandes, who served as a soldier in the Serbian army and was wounded multiple times. Another example is Mary Riter Hamilton, a Canadian artist who traveled to the front lines and painted scenes of trench life.
Despite the important and often dangerous work that women did during the war, they faced discrimination and sexism from many male soldiers and officers. Women were often paid less than their male counterparts for doing the same work, and there were strict rules about what women could and could not do. In some cases, women were even dismissed from their jobs as soon as the war ended and the men returned home.
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