LGBTQ People in World War II: Hidden Heroes of the Fight for Freedom
World War II (1939–1945) was a global conflict that reshaped nations and ideologies. It also marked a transformative period for millions of individuals—including LGBTQ people—who contributed to the war effort while living under legal, social, and military systems that criminalized or marginalized their identities. While their stories were largely hidden for decades, recent historical research has shed light on the critical roles LGBTQ individuals played and the complex...
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