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During the Spanish Civil War, women on the Republican side wore jeans and fought alongside men. The expressions on the faces of the women in this photograph display a blend of excitement and dedication. Most female combatants were phased out after the first year of the war.

Source: Photograph of women who fought in the Spanish Civil War. Workers Solidarity Movement, http://struggle.ws/ws98/ws54_mujeres_libres.html