Women Munitions Workers WW1

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Women Munitions Workers WW1

Women Munitions Workers WW1. A trio of women munitions workers, one holding 2 shell cases. The rhyme reads, Fron Sunday morning to Saturday night, munitions are going strong. We are doing our best to help in the fight, and now we shant be long! Date: circa 1917

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Best Cases Fight Fron Morning Munitions Reads Rhyme Saturday Shell Strong Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Sunday Trio Rights

EDITORS COMMENTS
Fron Sunday Morning to Saturday Night: The Unwavering Commitment of Women Munitions Workers During World War I This evocative photograph captures the spirit of three resilient women munitions workers during the tumultuous year of 1917, as they toil tirelessly to support the war effort. The women, dressed in protective clothing, are seen handling shell cases with a sense of determination and purpose. The rhyme inscribed on the image, "Fron Sunday morning to Saturday night, munitions are going strong. We are doing our best to help in the fight, and now we shant be long!" encapsulates the unwavering commitment of these women to their vital role in the war effort. The First World War marked a significant turning point in the history of women's rights and suffrage. With men away at the front, women were called upon to take on roles traditionally held by men, including those in munitions factories. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the crucial contribution made by women during this period, as they stepped up to the challenge and proved their worth in the workforce. The suffragette movement, which had been advocating for women's right to vote, also gained momentum during the war. The war effort provided an opportunity to demonstrate women's capabilities and their value to society, ultimately leading to the granting of women's suffrage in many countries, including the United Kingdom, in the years following the war. This powerful image, taken circa 1917, is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the women munitions workers who played a pivotal role in the history of the First World War and the women's suffrage movement.

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