The role of women during the war from "summary" of The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson
The war demanded much of everyone, but perhaps most of all from women, who found themselves suddenly thrust into roles traditionally reserved for men. They became air raid wardens, ambulance drivers, factory workers. They ran farms, managed households, raised children alone. They juggled the demands of work, family, and community while also coping with the constant fear and uncertainty that came with living in a war zone. For some women, the war offered new opportunities and freedoms. They found a sense of purpose and independence in their work, whether it was in a factory producing munitions or in an office coordinating relief efforts. They discovered talents and strengths they never knew they had, and they proved themselves capable of handling responsibilities previously deemed beyond their reach. But the war also brought hardship and loss for many women. They endured the pain of separation from loved ones serving on the front lines, not knowing if they would ever see them again. They faced the challenge of making ends meet with lim...
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