Did women fight shoulder to shoulder in the Volkssturm with men?
I'm so sorry, but I have no idea how else to show it, as this subreddit doesn't allow photos.
It's at 4:42 in this video: https://youtu.be/5UysrKMlmIc?si=IReMb8ZQjr_S2_tM
Is the first one a woman? If you're asking, then yes. I'm visually impaired, so it's hard to tell.
I also wonder if it was just an actor who didn't feel like cutting his hair, or if long hair was popular during World War II?
These and other questions got me thinking about the role of women in the Volkstrum. Were there any instances where women fought alongside men, not just as support units?
Posted Apr 1, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC
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