World War One was one of the defining periods of the 20th century and for women's rights it marked a giant leap forward. At the start of the war the suffragette movement threw its weight behind ...

Between 1914 and 1918, an estimated two million women replaced men in employment. Up until the outbreak of World War One, women had typically worked in the home - either their own or someone else's.

"The History of the World War ... women -- the vast majority of whom were white -- served in the Navy. While many Yeowomen left government work behind after their enlistment ended, at least one ...

BBC Two’s The Story of Women in World War One documents the achievements of women during World War One which in turn paved the way to fairness and equality for the women of Britain’s future.