During World War II, women stepped beyond traditional roles, joining the Women's Auxiliary Corps and other programs to support the war effort. They trained in military basics, performed crucial ...

Meet the women who were the “secret weapon” that won the war and changed the world in the process.

Over the course of World War II, many women stepped out of societal norms to take on roles that were essential to the Allied victory. Many took to the skies while others worked behind the scenes ...

Maryland native shares story of mother's role in Six Triple Eight battalion The Six Triple Eight, a military battalion made up of 855 Black women during World War II, included 19 from Maryland.

The role of Rosie the Riveters and the Black women who helped win World War II Many of you know the story of World War II and the sacrifice of millions of men who went overseas to keep us safe ...

Alaska’s Natives played significant roles in World War II, in the United States military and in protecting Alaska during and after attacks by Japanese forces. Additionally, residents of the ...

The National Archives of Australia has digitised over a million service records from World War II, many of which haven't been seen for 80 years.

Italy's history as an Axis power during World War II under Fascist Benito Mussolini is well-known. But a story less told is the Italian government's impact on its citizens—Jews in particular.

Meet the women who were the "secret weapon" that won the war and changed the world in the process.