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Here is my compilation of recommended
websites about:
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If you have further interesting links for
this list, please let me know.
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History of American Service
Women
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Military
Women Veterans
Yesterday
- Today- Tomorrow
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This great website wants to remind the visitors
that women are veterans too! On these pages, you will find the history
and accomplishments of those women who have served for the United States
of America - voluntarily - since it's beginning.
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Women
Veterans Historical Project
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The Betty H. Carter Women Veterans Historical Project documents
the female experience in the Armed Forces through letters, papers, photographs,
published materials, uniforms, medals and oral histories. Impressive and
most informative website!
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The Women's Memorial
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This web site is about the Women's Memorial
at Arlington National Cemetery. The Women's Memorial is a unique, living
memorial honoring all military women - past, present and future - and is
the only major national memorial honoring women who have served in our
nation's defense during all eras and in all services. The section about
history and collections contains very interesting and detailed information
about service women during WWII.
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Women of World
War II
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Comprehensive collection of public domain photos
and images of US military women in World War Two.
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Women
Nurses Throughout War History
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This website gives an overview of the achievements
of women nurses throughout war history ( including interesting recollections
of several combat nurses).
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Regis College
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This website
offers a great overview of female nurse achievements in
the article "American History: Influential Female Nurses."
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The History of
Wartime Nursing
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This website gives a good overview of
wartime nursing. |
(Additional websites which cover one service branch only are listed
under the
source page of the corresponding service section on this homepage)
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Interesting Sites with Information
for Female Re-enactors (WWII)
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United States
Hardscrabble
Farm
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World War II Living History & Reenacting Information. Original
photos, reference material (including WAC), and photos from reenactments.
Massive link directory and information about all topics. See section: World
War II
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Netherlands
The Para
Research Team
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Great website with massive scrapbook about WWII presenting stories,
pictures, personal items, music and lyrics, rations, data bases, WWII brands
and much more. Includes also a nice section about women in WWII.
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WWII US Women Reenactment Groups
(or groups who accept female re-enactors)
United States
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Army Air
Corps WWII 1941-1945 - Living History Group
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This living history group portrays servicemen and servicewomen of
the Army Air Corps. Female impressions include WASP, Flight Nurses and
Air WACs. The group dresses in period uniforms and displays pictures and
equipment. Their activities include participation in air shows and parades.
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Tennessee
WWII Reenactors
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This living history group is located in Tennesse. Their work is
dedicated to honor all WWII veterans through educating the public on the
homefront and military contributions of the "Greatest Generation". Female
impressions are present and welcome.
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48th
Surgical/128th Evacuation Hospital
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The members of the 48th Surgical/128th Evacuation Hospital Living
Gistory Group are a group of like minded individuals, who want to educate
the public about the men and women of World War II. Founded in 2006, they
represent the first American Hospital in combat during WWII from 1941-1945.
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Europe
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United Kingdom
514th
Q.M. Truck Regiment
including American
Red Cross Clubmobile Unit
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This English group of women decided to accompany the 514th Q.M.
Truck Regiment Re-enactment Group as ARC Clubmobile workers.
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United Kingdom
4JAS
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The 4JAS WW2 Re-enactment and Living History Association represents
Dog Company 506th PIR, 101st Airborne Division. There is also a smal Women's
Army Corps section and the Homefront, both militarily and civilian is also
represented.
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Netherlands
Vereniging
Historische Militaria
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This Dutch Living History and Reenactment Group includes female
members portraying various Amercian servicewomen (WAC, ANC.ARC), British
servicewomen, and civilians. |
Poland
Green Light
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The historical reconstruction group "Green Light" includes a section for
American servicewomen (e.g. a WAC group). Contact can be made via the facebook
page of the group or directly via e-mail
grhgreenlight@gmail.com
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Italy
G.S.
2194 - GRUPPO STORICO 2194
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This Italian reenactment and military vehicle group of WWII Allied
forces visits events in Italy, Belgium, and France. It also includes a
group portraying female civilians from the 1940/1950.
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Allied Women Reenactment Groups
(or groups who accept female re-enactors)
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Switzerland
6th
Bn. Durham Light Infantry
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This Swiss group of women and men portrays
the life of British soldiers during WWII. It displays uniforms and equipment,
keeps in contact with veterans and veterans organizations and takes part
in commemorations. The page contains a lot of information about British
uniforms (with a special part about women's uniforms), equipment and history
of the portrayed unit. The homepage language is German, but even if one
can't understand the texts it is worth to take a look at all the excellent
photographs.
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Netherlands
Vereniging
Historische Militaria
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This Dutch Living History and Reenactment Group includes female
members portraying various British servicewomen (WAAF, ATS, WRNS, WVS,
QAIMNSR), Amercian servicewomen, and civilians.
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France
Les
Filles de la D.B.
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This webiste is dedicated to the women volunteers who served with
the 2e Division Blindée of Général Leclerc named the
"Rochambelles" and the "Marinettes". Great information about this rarely
known Allied women's service, its uniforms and the girls who portray this
organization at reenactment events.
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WWII Homefront Living History
Groups
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Germany
LG3949
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The goal of our German living history group
is the vital examination of the Second World War and the postwar period
in Germany. The site provides a German and English version.
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Netherlands
Historische Adviesebureau
30-45
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Joeri's impressive homepage includes a "Historical Consultancy"
where you can get professional, authentic and historically correct
advice about the first half of the 20th century. Under "Going Retro - the
Dutch Way" you will find lots of excellent information about retro lifestyle
(including dancing, fashion, music). Additionally, her study and living
history group "The Netherlands 1940-1945" will give you a very good impression
how the civilian population lived through the occupation of Europe during
the Second World War.
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.United Kingdom
Home
Front Friends
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Harry and Edna's Home Front Friends web site
features their educational historical roles and interpretation focusing
on British 20th century social history. Their speciality is WW2 British
home front and offer historical interactive talks, educational workshops,
living history, re-enactment performances and museum interpretation.
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Switzerland
Detachement
40
This group is a section of the NCO Society of Uster / Zürich. Their
aim is the history of the Swiss army in the first part of the 20th Century.
The auxiliary services have a special place in their work. The group has
many female members who are showing the role of the Swiss women serving
Switzerland in WWII. |
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1940s Lifestyle
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Germany
Swingstyle
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Our other website about 1920s to 1940s common-culture, music and
fashion. Includes an online-museum about: Fashion - Dancing - Music - Common
culture - Movies - Technique - Living.
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WWII Military Related Sites
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Germany
M201.de
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Website dedicated to US-Army military verhicles
- especially Willys Jeep, Jeep M38, Jeep M201.
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Germany
Comand-Car.Com
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Command-car.com is a private homepage from an individual Dodge enthusiast.
First concern is to show historical photos and vehicle details of
WWII Dodge Trucks. Great pictures from WII military vehicle and WWII reenactment
events.
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United Kingdom
Through
Their Eyes
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Huge military photo archive providing wartime images taken by the servicemen
who were there. The website owner offers high resolution scans on cds of
the original photos, produced from British, German and United States servicemen,
spanning both World Wars and other conflicts. |
France
Provence44
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Website of the Association du musée Franco-Américain du
débarquement de Provence which documents the landing of American
troops in the French Provence during 1944. The association offers a fantastic
exhibition, interesting events, and reenactments.
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USA
Cars, Tanks and Airplanes of WWII
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Great resource for all people
interested in military vehicles used for combat and transportation. Includes an
extensive link list to related websites.
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WWII Uniform/Insignia/Equipment
Reproductions
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| WWII
Impressions |
WWII Impressions sells for example the following
Army women's garments:
| HBT jacket and trousers with fatigue hat |
| Enlisted WACs winter service uniform + garrison
cap |
| Enlisted WACs summer service uniform |
| WAC officer's winter service uniform |
| Wool waist |
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| What
Price Glory |
WPG sells for example:
| Enlisted WACs summer service uniform |
| Enlisted WACs ETO uniform |
Hobby Hats, Army Nurse service caps,
Officer's garrison caps, |
| WAC and Army Nurse Purse |
| WAC shoes |
| WAAC/WAC insignia |
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| At
the Front |
WWII Combat equipment and militaria.
They sell reproductions of men's items- but
some could be used for female impressions as well. Great hints about the
care of uniforms and interesting background information about several items. |
| www.1903.com |
Reproductions of nearly all kinds of WWII
aviation wings (including flight nurse wings, WASP wings, etc.) at
reasonable cost. |
| Vanguardmil |
Modern military buttons, sleeve stripes,
insignia, dress scarves, cuff links for nurse's work uniforms, etc. (but
be careful! Some designs and materials have changed since WWII). |
| Garcia
Aviation |
Garcia Aviation sells for example:
Several insignia (like Army officer's insignia
useable for WAC officer's impressions; WASP insignia), different patches,
male flight gear useable for WASP impressions. |
| Quartermasterstores |
sells original US Army clothing from the 1920s to 1950s including
women's uniforms. The seller is located in the UK, but also sells his
items at various military shows in Europe. For more information contact:
UK mobile phone: 07767458502
(due to spam filter for unknown email addresses please contact via
mobile phone) www.quartermasterstores@hotmail.co.uk |
| 6thjune1944 |
quality replica WW2 insignia and badges
located in France, Ste Mere Eglise Normandy |
| Warhorse
and Reproductions of History |
Reproductions of WAC/ANC/WAVES/NNC uniforms and accessories located
in the UK. |
| After The Battle |
Original items and reproductions of WWII Army uniforms and equipment
located in Germany |
| USMC WW-II DOG TAGS |
authentic WW-II pattern USMC/USN/USCG reproduction dog tags--fabricated
out of stainless steel |
| WWII Dogtags |
Authentic patterned WWII Army Dog
Tag reproductions made of stainless stainless steel |
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