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Members of the Women's Volunteer Defence Corps being trained in rifle drill, World War II, 1940. Artist: Unknown

Members of the Women's Volunteer Defence Corps being trained in rifle drill, World War II, 1940. Artist: Unknown

1-153-279 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

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Members of the Women's Volunteer Defence Corps being trained in rifle drill, World War II, 1940. Small arms were in short supply and only the instructor has a weapon; the women are improvising with walking sticks, umbrellas and even broom handles.

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