Women Munitions Work WW2
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Women Munitions Work WW2
A munition worker in green hat, overalls and a dirty face stands proudly in front of a pyramid of shells. The caption reads, May be I do look black but I ain t no slacker. I bet the shells I ve made will make those Huns look blacker Illustration by Reg Maurice. Date: circa 1917
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Caption Dirty Huns Munition Overalls Proudly Pyramid Reads Shells Slacker Stands Worker Blacker Made
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This powerful illustration by Reg Maurice, dated circa 1917, depicts a determined munitions worker, her face smeared with grime, standing proudly in front of a towering pyramid of shells. Dressed in a green hat and overalls, she gazes confidently at the viewer, her expression defiant and unyielding. The caption beneath the image reads, "May be I do look black but I ain't no slacker. I bet the shells I've made will make those Huns look blacker." During World War II, women played a crucial role in the war effort, taking on jobs traditionally held by men who were away at the front. Munitions factories became a bastion of female labor, with women working long hours to produce the weapons and ammunition needed to support the war effort. This illustration is a testament to the strength, resilience, and determination of these women, who proved that they were more than capable of making a significant contribution to the war effort. The image of the woman standing before the pyramid of shells is a powerful symbol of the industrial might of the Allied forces. The shells, black and ominous, represent the destructive power that was being unleashed on the battlefields of Europe. But the woman's defiant stance and the caption's bold challenge to the enemy suggest that the real power lies not in the weapons themselves, but in the hands of the women who made them. This illustration is a poignant reminder of the important role that women played during World War II, and the indelible impact they had on the course of history. It is a testament to their strength, their determination, and their unwavering commitment to the war effort, and a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope and resilience to be found.
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