Canadian Women and World War II
Canadian women who served in the military in World War II, women in support services, and women back home.
After the War
A Canadian reflects on the attitude of some women who, after the war, didn't want to return to old supportive, background roles.
A Canadian reflects on the attitude of some women who, after the war, didn't want to return to old supportive, background roles.
Bibliography
With some emphasis on Canada, this is a good list of research resources on women in World War II.
With some emphasis on Canada, this is a good list of research resources on women in World War II.
Nursing at Carpiquet
A nurse tells the story of the aftermath of "friendly fire" in World War II.
A nurse tells the story of the aftermath of "friendly fire" in World War II.
Nursing Sisters
Canadian women pioneered in organizing the nursing corps in World War II.
Canadian women pioneered in organizing the nursing corps in World War II.
Teenage War Years
Canadian teen girls in World War II, crushes on military men, and involvement in military support activities.
Canadian teen girls in World War II, crushes on military men, and involvement in military support activities.
Top Secret Employment
Some memories of a Canadian woman who worked for British Security in New York, intercepting messages, during World War II.
Some memories of a Canadian woman who worked for British Security in New York, intercepting messages, during World War II.
Women Overseas
Over 45,000 Canadian women served in the military in WWII, but a fraction of those fought overseas. A few highlights of those women.
Over 45,000 Canadian women served in the military in WWII, but a fraction of those fought overseas. A few highlights of those women.
Women in Conflict: Nationalism or Patriotism?
Soviet women fought in World War II for both emotional reasons (nationalism) and ideological reasons (patriotism). Focus is on women pilots.
Soviet women fought in World War II for both emotional reasons (nationalism) and ideological reasons (patriotism). Focus is on women pilots.
Women Weren't Welcome
Memories of a former CWC officer on the attitudes towards women in the Canadian service.
Memories of a former CWC officer on the attitudes towards women in the Canadian service.