Question

Civilians roles during WWII

Answer 1

During World War II, the civilian population of the United States, and most other countries for that matter, was rationed to the bare necessities when it came to goods needed by the military. ... Civilians also contributed to the war effort with the purchase of U S Government Defense Savings Bonds or “War Bonds”.

Answer 2

The Civilian Public Service (CPS) was a program of the United States government that provided conscientious objectors with an alternative to military service during World War II. ... CPS men served longer than regular draftees and were not released until well after the end of the war.