Crash Course
WWI's Civilians, the Homefront, and an Uneasy Peace: Crash Course European History
World War I was a total war for millions of people in Europe. Many men were enlisted in the fighting, but the war work had implications for the daily lives of a huge number of Europeans. Women entered the workforce in huge numbers, and...
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Women work in a machine shop during World War II.
Women work in a machine shop during World War II.
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Line women climb electrical poles during World War II.
Line women climb electrical poles during World War II.
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Citizens of New York stand in line for their food rationing booklets during World War II.
Citizens of New York stand in line for their food rationing booklets during World War II.
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A food rationing poster gives guidelines for using food rationing stamps.
A food rationing poster gives guidelines for using food rationing stamps.
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A US Marine Corps Woman's Reserve officer puts a pin on the collar of a fellow Marine.
A US Marine Corps Woman's Reserve officer puts a pin on the collar of a fellow Marine.
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People walk down stairs on their way to an air raid shelter.
People walk down stairs on their way to an air raid shelter.
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Gasoline is rationed at home during World War II.
Gasoline is rationed at home during World War II.
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Dr. Benjamin Spock gives a speech at an anti-war demonstration in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Benjamin Spock gives a speech at an anti-war demonstration in Washington, D.C.
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A woman shops in a local market using food rationing stamps.
A woman shops in a local market using food rationing stamps.
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Motorists carpool to work and buy gas with gas stamps.
Motorists carpool to work and buy gas with gas stamps.
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Protesters carry signs during an anti-war demonstration.
Protesters carry signs during an anti-war demonstration.
PBS
The War: It's Everybody's War
Access a public service announcement produced by Hollywood to rally support for the war at home at the online companion site of a PBS documentary about World War II. [15:07]
Crash Course
Crash Course Us History #36: World War Ii Part Ii the Homefront
Second of two parts on WWII. Crash Course video presents a lively discussion on the changes brought about by WWII, both home and abroad. John Green teaches about expanding economy and government, greater opportunity for women and...