Women and the Radio in World War II
Radio was used in World War II to entertain troops, keep the home front informed, and raise money for the war. Here are some articles about women and the radio in World War II.
Women's Place in War: Radio Repairing
A World War II poster recruiting for the Women's Army Corps, showing a woman repairing a radio in the Army Special Forces.
A World War II poster recruiting for the Women's Army Corps, showing a woman repairing a radio in the Army Special Forces.
Kate Smith
Singer Kate Smith was the top attraction on radio in the 1930s in the US, and her variety program introduced new talent, offered advice, and, during World War II, raised $600 million for war bonds.
Singer Kate Smith was the top attraction on radio in the 1930s in the US, and her variety program introduced new talent, offered advice, and, during World War II, raised $600 million for war bonds.
Women on Pacific Wartime radio
Some background on the Allied women whose voices on the radio were heard by forces in the Pacific arena. Site is located in New Zealand, and includes information on American, British, Australian, and New Zealand figures.
Some background on the Allied women whose voices on the radio were heard by forces in the Pacific arena. Site is located in New Zealand, and includes information on American, British, Australian, and New Zealand figures.