WAAC

Definition

The Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps, established in 1917 to employ women in non-combat supporting roles for the army.

Used by OCR

Paper 1

In 1917, the War Office established the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) as the army faced a growing shortage of men. Its purpose was to enable women to carry out supporting duties rather than combat roles, freeing men for other military work.
Revise: Women’s responses

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GCSE History · key term

The Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps, established in 1917 to employ women in non-combat supporting roles for the army.

Used by OCR

Paper 1

In 1917, the War Office established the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) as the army faced a growing shortage of men. Its purpose was to enable women to carry out supporting duties rather than combat roles, freeing men for other military work.
Revise: Women’s responses

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