History Of World War II Soldiers Of Industry (DVD)

As World War II took men away from their homes and their jobs, someone had to fill their place. This set of historic films examines the ways in which women rebuilt the lacking labor force and worked in professions previously unavailable to them. Films such as "Victory is Our Business," and "Close Harmony" shine spotlights on the women workers who produced war machinery parts and trucks in the war effort. Next, "The Arm Behind the Army" glorifies the contributions of American soldiers and workers while painting a harsh portrait of the Japanese and Germans as cruel and menacing people who took advantage of their workers. "Conquer By the Clock," "Manpower," and "These Are the People" explore similar issues. Other highlights include "Supervising Women Workers"- a film about the special measures that leaders had to take when supervising women workers, and "Deadline for Action," which provides an overview of the role of left-wing labor unions during the war.