The British Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) was formed in 1917 to support the war effort on the home front. Women in the WAAC performed vital non-combat roles, including clerks, telephone operators, and cooks.
Though they did not fight in combat, their contributions were essential in maintaining military operations, especially in logistics and communication. The creation of the WAAC marked a significant step in women’s wartime participation and set the stage for future gender roles in the military.
294. The Impact of the War on the Ottoman Empire’s Political Landscape
World War I had a profound impact on the Ottoman Empire, contributing to its eventual collapse. The empire’s decision to join the Central Powers led to military defeats and territorial losses.
The post-war period saw the Ottoman Empire disintegrate, with its former territories carved up by the Allied Powers. The collapse of the empire reshaped the Middle East and led to the creation of modern Turkey under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who founded the Republic of Turkey in 1923.