About 70% of females who served in the army during the Second World War had traditionally "women" jobs. They worked as typists, administrators, and mail sorters. Though these jobs may have been less appreciated than those of the men fighting on the front lines, women were essential in maintaining the bureaucratic mechanisms that are necessary in wartime. Participation of females in the US Armed Forces during war was a significant turning point in the relationship of women to the military service. The first reaction to the idea of recruitment met enormous resistance. As the war escalated and the number of qualified male draftees decreased, the enlisting of women became reasonable. American women have played important role in the Second World War due to their persistent and diligent work in the army, which were awarded with several honours by the US army. In total, more than 350.000 women served in the U.S. military during the Second World War and 16 were killed in action (Striking women
About 70% of females who served in the army during the Second World War had traditionally "women" jobs. They worked as typists, administrators, and mail sorters. Though these jobs may have been less appreciated than those of the men fighting on the front lines, women were essential in maintaining the bureaucratic mechanisms that are necessary in wartime. Participation of females in the US Armed Forces during war was a significant turning point in the relationship of women to the military service. The first reaction to the idea of recruitment met enormous resistance. As the war escalated and the number of qualified male draftees decreased, the enlisting of women became reasonable. American women have played important role in the Second World War due to their persistent and diligent work in the army, which were awarded with several honours by the US army. In total, more than 350.000 women served in the U.S. military during the Second World War and 16 were killed in action (Striking women