Women played a crucial role during World War II, engaging in a multitude of jobs both in the military and on the home front. Over 350,000 American women served in various military branches, including the Women's Army Corps and the Navy Waves, while millions more worked in factories, contributing to the war effort as nurses, drivers, and mechanics [4][6]. Their involvement significantly transformed gender roles, with women taking on responsibilities traditionally held by men [5][10]. This collective effort was vital to achieving a successful Allied victory [4][9].

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