Uncover the lost history of women in WWII through their unseen images and untold stories. These heroes fought on all fronts. During World War II, women’s participation was essential to the Allied effort, yet their histories have often been marginalized. The immense labor shortage created by mobilizing male soldiers required women to step into roles previously barred to them. They served formally in military auxiliaries like the UK's Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (1941) and the USA's Women's Army

The first women to fly U.S. military aircraft were a part of the WASPs, or Women Air Force Service Pilots. The famous pilot and air racer, Jacqueline Cochran, was one of them. She believed the WASP’s could shoulder logistical stateside burdens while male pilots flew in combat overseas. Between 1942 and 1944, more than 25,000 women applied to the #WASPs, but only around 1,100 completed training and earned their silver pilot’s wings. 38 WASPs died in service of their nation. WASPs flew 12,000 airc

Ant Middleton discusses the challenges women face in the Royal Marines’ Commander course in the UK. He breaks down why candidates struggle past week 12 when heavier loads and advanced combat tasks are introduced, including full kit carries and high-intensity sprints, highlighting the extreme demands of becoming a War Marine commando. | Mike Drop Podcast

1.3K views · 88 reactions | On International Women’s Day, we put the spotlight on:  4 challenges women continue to face  4 EU initiatives to combat them Discover more on our website: https://europa.eu/!qXPBnb #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2024 | Council of the European Union | Facebook