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Women In War From Home Front To Front Line

Helen IBCC — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 11:35:59 +0000

The changing role of women in warfare, a neglected aspect of military history, is the subject of this collection of perceptive, thought-provoking essays. By looking at the wide range of ways in which women have become involved in all the aspects of war, the authors open up this fascinating topic to wider understanding and debate. They discuss how, particularly in the two world wars, women have been increasingly mobilized in all the armed services, originally as support staff, then in defensive combat roles. They also consider the tragic story of women as victims of male violence, and how women have often put up a heroic resistance, and examine how women have been drawn into direct combat roles on an unprecedented level, a trend that is still controversial in the present day. The collection brings together the work of noted academics and historians with the wartime experiences of women who have remarkable personal stories to tell. The book will be a milestone in the study of the recent history of the parts women have played in the history of warfare.

Authors

Dr Juliette Pattinson, Professor Mark Connelly, Georgina Natzio, Christine Halsall, Jonathan Walker, Major Imogen Corrigan, Dr. Halik Kochanski, Dr T.A. Heathcote, Elspeth Johnstone, Mike Ryan, Grace Filby, Dr George Bailey, Tatiana Roshupkina, Leicester Chilton, Paul Edward Strong, Celia Lee, John Lee

Pages: 237
Illustrations: 30
ISBN: 9781526766618
Published: 20th November 2019

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The Animal Victoria Cross

Helen IBCC — Sat, 05 Oct 2024 12:42:38 +0000

Seventy-four animals have won the Dickin Medal, the highest award for animal bravery. Their inspiring stories are told here for the first time in one book, The Animal Victoria Cross.

Four types of animal have been honoured: dogs, horses, pigeons and one cat. Simon the cat is credited with saving an entire ship’s crew. Canine breeds include Alsatians, terriers, collies and spaniels. The majority of awards were related to war service and the conflicts include the Second World War, Korea, Iraq, Yugoslavia and Afghanistan. The Al-Qaeda attack on the Twin Towers as well as the Blitz saw great courage exhibited by animals such as Rip, the dog who saved many lives.

In addition to British animals, there are American, Canadian, Australian and Egyptian winners of this unique award.

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The Story of Britain’s Black Airmen

Helen IBCC — Sat, 05 Oct 2024 10:52:27 +0000

Explore the fascinating, rarely heard stories of Black airmen during the First and Second World Wars. The Story of Britain’s Black Airmen celebrates the inspiring contributions of people of African descent to British aviation. From pilots to ground crew, and with tales from across the globe, the story of Britain’s Black airmen is an important part of the history of flying. By aiming for the skies, many of them helped to bring about changes that are still making our world a better place.

Includes inspirational key figures such as Cy Grant, Errol Barrow, Sam King and John Henry Smythe
With full-colour illustration by Grenadian illustrator Elizabeth Lander
For readers aged 8+

ISBN

9780702307423

72 pages

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