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When did women first join the Army?
Women first officially joined the British Army in 1917, during the First World War, as part of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC). They took on non-combat roles to free up men for fighting. This was a significant step towards women's greater involvement in the armed forces, a journey that continues today with their eligibility for the Army Reserves.
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