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Women have served in world military forces for at least 4,000 years. The first known woman to serve in the US Military was Deborah Sampson of Massachusetts in the Continental Army. She enlisted under the name Robert Shurtlief. After the Revolutionary War when Gen. Washington found out her secret he gave her an honorable discharge. There are several accounts of women serving during the American Civil War, using male names and disguises. In 1941 the Woman's Army Auxiliary Corps was established however, due to political pressures, further attempts to extend women's roles in the military was halted. During Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941, women served as nurses. Capt Linda L. Bray, 29, officially became the first woman to serve in combat during the invasion of Panama on Dec. 20, 1989. Women are still barred from operating tanks in battle, infantry assignments and there are several other regulations regarding women in the US Military. A similar history can be found throughout military forces across the globe. Libya and Pakistan are the only 2 Islamic nations who allow women into military positions with or without restriction.
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With which army did Tecumseh fight?
the British army
When was You Don't Have to Be in the Army to Fight in the War created?
You Don't Have to Be in the Army to Fight in the War was created in 1971.
When did Women's Army Corps end?
Women's Army Corps ended in 1978.
What army did did general John Burgoyne fight for?
British Army
What did Washington action at the battle of Trenton show about his character and leadership?
That he was willing to fight for his army? i dont know?
Did the ancient mongols let women fight?
Only the strongest women could fight in the army.
Can a girl fight on the main battlefield in the army?
Seeing the categories you selected, no women were not allowed on the battlefield.
Why won't they let women into the army as quick as they do men?
They want men than ladies. >:(
Were women allowed to fight in the army in 1942?
no, most women worked at factory's or store's to provide for there family, because men were drafted into the war.
What are the release dates for Police Women of Dallas - 2010 Let's Go Fight Crime 7-2?
Police Women of Dallas - 2010 Let's Go Fight Crime 7-2 was released on: USA: 1 February 2013
What are the spartains gods and goddess?
the spartains where army they were very bruital but the women were trained in sport so they did not fight
Is it right for women to fight in the army?
No, because they should stay at home while, the men go to war. The women take care of households and family.
Who was expected to serve in the mongol army?
everyone that could fight and that includes peasent but not women because they were seen as weak
Why did women leave for jobs after World War 2?
Women left to do work in the factories because all of the men had gone out to fight in the army, navy or air force so their was no one left to make ammunition, planes, tanks etc. So the women did it. As women were not allowed to fight.
Where there any female warriors in the terracotta warrior army?
not that people know of, as women were not allowed to fight, so it was really unfair
Did a female ever fight in the Roman army?
As far as I know there was never a famous female gladiator. However, during gladiator games there were often "special matchups" that might feature women. For example, a woman might be dressed as a gladiator and set to fight a dozen midgets. Other special events might include wild animals, foreign people, etc.
With which army did Tecumseh fight?
the British army
