Women in World War II“Women's work in World War II was not limited to making, making, and repairing. Women built tanks, worked with rescue teams, and operated behind enemy lines” (Carol Harris). Did you ever think that women could play such an important role during war? From 1939 to 1945, for many women, World War II brought not only sacrifices, but also a new lifestyle that included more jobs, opportunities, and the development of new skills. They were considered by the government to be America's "secret weapon." Women made it possible to overcome all the challenges imposed by a devastating war. It is necessary to recognize that women during this period brought a legacy that produced major changes in social and labor norms in America. In 1919, Lloyd George of England, Orlando of Italy, Clemenceau of France, and Woodrow Wilson of the United States met to discuss how Germany should pay for the damage caused in World War I. This produced the creation of the Treaty of Versailles. The Germans were not satisfied with this. They couldn't afford to pay because they were really poor after the war. The only solution they had was to choose a man who promised to tear up the treaty. His name was Adolf Hitler, the man who started World War II and created incredible change in many countries, including the United States. “This is a challenge for all Americans, but none more directly than women. They occupy a key position in national defense,” noted (NR). The start of a war was truly upsetting for everyone, but there was no time to complain, but to act, the government quickly realized that with the men fighting on the front lines, it was necessary to demand satisfy yourself. Political and social leaders... middle of document... you would be wise to bring your women into your armed forces and workforce. If we had done it at the start, as you did, it could have affected the entire course of the war. We would have discovered, like you, that women are just as effective and, in certain skills, superior to men. would return to normal, they would change their lifestyle, freeing women from the pressure and norms of society, because the war changed the traditional way of seeing a woman and her roles, leading to a new society where women were allowed to study and work in the same way as men. Create a legacy with the principles of today's society. Works Cited Harris, Carol. “Women Under Fire in World War Two” BBC News, February 17, 2011. Web April 19.. 2014