Home front during World War II

on the American Home Front: A Look at the Changing Lifestyles and Varying Roles of Women During World War II Although wars fought by the United States have seen significant contributions from American women, many scholars regard World War II as a liberating war for women on the home front, as it marked the first time in history that the government started a formal recruitment of females to join the workforce and do their part at home (Kaufman, 2002). Frankie Cooper, a crane operator who worked for American Steel, is quoted as saying, “During the war the morale inside the plants was extremely high. Not just myself, but everybody, gave everything they had. They wanted to do it […] You were all pulling together for one great wat effort”…

officially entered World War II on December 8, 1941 right after the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Japan was after the Naval Fleet and ground bases at the attack because they thought it would keep America out of the war. America joined their allies already in the fight, China, France, the Soviet Union, Great Britain, and many other countries. This war had tremendous support and involvement from its countries citizens and some even believe that without that home…

red brick, four-story structure. The entrance was in the corner of an L-shaped section. Various sized, arch-topped, rectangular, multi-paned windows filled the exterior walls. Saban and Elisaveta waited while the bicycles were placed alongside the wall. Cédric helped Saban as they approached the entrance on a red, flat stone walkway. After climbing three concrete steps, they were standing in front of two large, tan, vertical planked, wooden doors. The arched top over the doors was inlaid with…

During World War II, Adolf Hitler and the Nazis declared that Jewish people were a virus that needed to be eliminated. This insane belief led to the Holocaust, where over six million Jews were stripped away from their homes, forced into internment and concentration camps, and slaughtered. The horror that came from the deaths of millions of innocent Jews left people outraged that such a tragedy could happen, and the monsters that caused it didn’t pay enough. Most people were too scared to fight…

Women of World War II During World War II and the many wars and battles that have occurred throughout history, people come together to unite in order to help support the war. To be a part of a war effort, means to participate in the act of supporting a military force. The work done on the home front is as essential and significant to the war effort that is done by soldiers in the field of battle. On the home front, non-combatants focus on sacrificing, volunteering and being on the same page with…

Propaganda is used to promote or demote a certain view or idea from a chiefly biased standpoint. In World War II, propaganda was used frequently with purposes varying from army recruitment to war production. The poster “Women: There 's work to be done and a war to be won ... Now! See your U.S. Employment Service” portrays cartoon women from all different war jobs building the word “Women.” This poster connects to the Home Front in three main ways: first, it represents the utilization of…

warfare. From the inception of this country to the present day, the world knows the United States as a militaristic power. The 20th century was a particularly tumultuous time in which the United States participated in many military conflicts including World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War, and several other smaller or unofficial engagements. The use of propaganda acts as a common thread that ties all these military actions together. Countries rely on…

numerous important roles during World War II. Women not only supported family members who fought throughout the war but also joined the Armed Services themselves, in addition to working in factories and other home front jobs. The era of war began in 1939 and did not cease until 1945, giving women of that period plenty of time to gain independence, identity, and ultimately impact future generations as well as the economy. Women during World War II took on roles during the war that no woman had…

Today women are lawyers, doctors, surgeons, judges, and in the army. During World War II when men were in combat, they needed women to work in factories. Women had the chance to work, make money for themselves and control their money which usually men control the money. After World War II the work field changed forever, women are now working and today women are pursuing their dream careers. Due to World War II, the lives of women changed in three ways: being able to work in the army and be…

World War II, lasted six years and one day. From September 1, 1939 to September 2, 1945, the global war dragged on, consisting of a majority of the world’s nations. As a result, the military alliances such as the Axis and Allied powers were created. With such heavy involvement, major commitment was needed from everyone involved, including those on the home front in order to win the war. Families, businesses and factories were heavily affected during the World War II. For example, when WWII…