The war effort: Women’s work in the Dominion Arsenal's factory
The armed conflicts of World War II affected every area of activity and every citizen. In Québec City, the war effort greatly involved industry. Dominion Arsenal produced an impressive quantity of munitions every day at a factory in the Saint-Malo quarter. The "Arsenal Saint-Malo", as it was known to the local population, mobilized a predominantly female workforce. Women, indeed, became central to this prolific military-supply operation. Explore this album that highlights these workers’ dedication and decisive effort during this challenging period in history. What do you know about the munitions factories in Québec City and women’s wartime involvement in their operations?
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In 1939, with war on the verge of being declared in Europe, the Department of National Defence was forced to rethink its military supply facilities. A plant in the Saint-Malo district was converted into a munitions factory and several foundries were built. Combined with a female workforce, these changes made Dominion Arsenal one of the most significant parts of the Canadian military-industrial system.
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