The vast majority of these women were drafted into the civilian work force to replace conscripted men or wusands served in the military in support roles, e.g. as nurses, but in Russia some saw combat as well.
The vast majority of these women were drafted into the civilian work force. This was to replace conscripted men or wusands served in the military in support roles. Support roles were e.g. as nurses. Some saw combat as well. This was in Russia.