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Lloyd Georges Munition Girls
Front cover of a book describing womens experiences in a munitions factory during the First World War with a detailed account by an anonymous female shell-maker. Cover shows a woman in work uniform holding a finished shell against the backdrop of a dark factory with belching chimneys. Date: 1918
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Account Armaments Chimneys Employed Employment Factories Jobs Lloyd Manufacturing Munition Munitionette Munitionettes Munitions Role Roles Shell Shells Worker
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Lloyd George's Munition Girls: An Unnamed Heroine's Account of Women's Experiences in a Munitions Factory during World War I Cover Image Description: The captivating cover of this book takes us back to the tumultuous year of 1918, during the height of the First World War. The image portrays a determined woman in a munition worker's uniform, her face set with focus and resolve. She cradles a freshly completed shell against her chest, her expression a testament to the pride and importance of her work. Behind her, the factory looms large, its dark silhouette punctuated by the ominous belching of chimneys. The scene is set in a munitions factory, a critical component of the war effort. Women, like the anonymous heroine featured in this book, played a pivotal role in the manufacturing of armaments that fueled the war machine. The image encapsulates the grit and determination of these women, who left their homes to take on jobs in the factories, contributing to the war effort in ways previously unimagined. The title, Lloyd George's Munition Girls, pays homage to the British Prime Minister, David Lloyd George, who championed the employment of women in munitions factories during the war. The title also underscores the significance of these women, who became known as 'munitionettes,' and their vital role in the war effort. This book offers a detailed account of a woman's experiences working in a munitions factory, providing a unique and personal perspective on the industrial revolution that took place during the war. The cover image serves as a powerful visual representation of the women who answered the call to duty, leaving their homes to work in the factories and play their part in the war effort. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by these women, who contributed significantly to the outcome of the war and forever changed the role of women in the workforce.
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