During World War II, some 350,000 women served in the U.S. Armed Forces, both at home and abroad. They included the Women'sAirforce Service Pilots, who on March 10, 2010, were awarded theprestigious Congressional Gold Medal. Meanwhile, widespread male enlistment left gaping holes in the industrial labor force.Mar 5, 2010
Soldiers from colonies around the world fought in the war. Colonies became a source of manpower and raw materials. European colonies were not passive, while there was war in Europe, they were actively involved in the fight.
D. War production took a back seat to consumer production.
War production skyrocketed once the United States entered WWll. The government basically put a ban on production of anything that didn't help the war effort.
