But, sending women to the frontline in World War 2 was illegal - so they weren’t protected by the Geneva Convention and, if captured, would have none of the rights of prisoners of war.

Women who played vital roles during World War Two are to be celebrated in an exhibition at the International Bomber Command Centre. Ten women have been chosen by the centre, in Lincoln, "to ...

Ukrainian women captured by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s invading armies suffered incredible indignities and humiliation during their time as prisoners of war — including being forced to ...

When no one was able to get the mail system back on track, the military called on the 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion, a multi-ethnic female unit of the Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps.

Four of the 8ft steel silhouettes to be unveiled for the Women in War exhibition Women who played vital roles during World War Two are to be celebrated in an exhibition at the International Bomber ...