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Routledge Women in the British Army: War and the Gentle Sex

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Explore a detailed study of women's roles within the British Army and female military organizations. In this book, Lucy Noakes examines the experiences of women during the First and Second World Wars, as well as during peacetime, the interwar era, and the post-war period from 1907 to 1948. This historical account provides a unique examination of the struggle for acceptance within the military. Noakes argues that women in uniform during the first half of the twentieth century challenged traditional gender notions and unsettled the masculine territory of warfare. By looking at how these women threatened to destabilize clear-cut notions of identity, this work offers a timely perspective on gender and military history. Ideal for readers interested in British history, women's studies, and the evolution of military structures, this Routledge publication provides a deep look into the tensions that arose as women navigated their place in the army. It is an essential read for those studying the social and political shifts of the early twentieth century.

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Covers a wide historical range from 1907 to 1948, including both World Wars and the interwar period.

Examines the specific struggles women faced while seeking acceptance within the British Army.

Analyzes how women in uniform challenged traditional gender roles and masculine military territories.

Provides a detailed look at female military organizations during both wartime and peacetime.

Offers a scholarly perspective on how military service impacted notions of identity and gender.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415390567
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Europe > Great Britain
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 February 2006
Listed Since: 13 February 2007

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