JOURNAL ARTICLE

Investigating the Role of Australian WAS(B) Women in the Burma Campaign, 1942-5.

  • Published In: Teaching History (0040-0602), 2025, v. 59, n. 3. P. 69 1 of 3

  • Database: Education Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Dinan, Jacqueline 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the role of Australian women in the Women's Auxiliary Service (Burma) (WASB) during the Burma Campaign from 1942 to 1945. It outlines the establishment of the WASB, known informally as the "Wasbies," which provided clerical and logistical support to Allied forces, particularly during the evacuation of Rangoon and subsequent operations in India. The article details various activities for students to explore the historical context, challenges faced by the Wasbies, and the recruitment of Australian women into the service, highlighting individual contributions and the impact of their work on troop morale. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Teaching History (0040-0602). 2025/09, Vol. 59, Issue 3, p69
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:00400602
  • Accession Number:188664578
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