Women in Battle
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Author Description
Pt. 1 Women Soldiers In General: Assault On A Male Bastion -- 1429-1761: Gallic, Spanish, Dutch And British Courage -- 1776-1815: American And French Revolutionaries; The Maid Of Saragossa; Officer's Sweetheart -- 1827-1900: The Siamese Guards; Warriors Of Dahomey; Girls Of The Civil War -- World War I: Gallantry At Pervyse; The Battalion Of Death; The Countess Of Dublin -- World War Ii: A Variety Of Valour -- World War Ii And After: The Russians; Milica, Yugoslav Partisan; Bracha Fuld, Jewish Partisan; The Tiger Lady And Vietnam -- Pt. 2 Women Soldiers In Particular: Kit Welsh (mother Ross) 1667-1739: The Pretty And Deadly Dragoon -- Hannah Snell 1723-92: Heroic Marine Of Pondicherry -- Mary Hays (molly Pitcher) 1744-1832: Girl At The Gun -- Mary Anne Talbot 1778-1808: Most Tragic Of Women Warriors -- Lucy Brewer 1793-?: United States Marine -- Loreta Velasquez 1842-?: Irrepressible And Irresponsible -- Dr. James Barry 1795-1865: Forty-six Years In The Army -- Dorothy Lawrence: Sapper In The Front Line -- Flora Sandes 1876-1955: Idol Of The Serbian Army -- Liza Ivanovna Chaikina And Vera Krylova -- Nancy Wake 1912-: Feminine Fury. Bibliography: P. 186-187.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This work investigates the historical role of women in combat and military service, challenging the traditional perception of war as an exclusively male domain. John Laffin, a noted military historian, compiles a series of biographical sketches and chronological accounts to demonstrate that women have actively participated in armed conflict across centuries and cultures. By examining both individual soldiers and broader military trends, the author argues that female participation in battle is a recurring, albeit often overlooked, phenomenon in global history.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A chronological survey of female combatants from 1429 through the Vietnam War era.
- Detailed biographical profiles of notable figures such as Hannah Snell, Dr. James Barry, and Nancy Wake.
- Analysis of diverse military contexts, including the American Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars, and both World Wars.
- Examination of specific regional forces, such as the Warriors of Dahomey and the Russian Battalion of Death.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Historians and military enthusiasts frequently cite this text as a useful introductory survey for identifying lesser-known figures in the history of women in warfare. While the prose is straightforward and accessible, readers often note that the book functions primarily as a biographical catalog rather than a deep analytical study of military sociology.
Page Count:
192
Publication Date:
1967-01-01
Publisher:
Abelard-Schuman
ISBN-10:
0200714953
ISBN-13:
9780200714952
Biography
History
Military History
Women soldiers
Warfare
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