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World War I, a revolution for women

Heroic Women of France. World War I propagandizing caption read, ‘All agriculture rests upon their shoulders. Uncomplaining, with an attitude that amounts almost to religious exultation, the women of France bears the burden.’ Ca. 1914-1918.

Driving trams, ploughing fields and manning production lines: World War I radically changed women’s role in society, as they stepped into the boots of men gone to fight for their countries. November 11, 2018 is the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.

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10.11.2018 | 15:30

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