5x15 talks: Women in military history

Female academics are underrepresented across the board, but particularly in military history topics. During our event, you’ll hear women speak about their research and experiences, with the chance to ask questions and network throughout. Programme Panel 1: Holly Winter Military wives in the Indian Army in the 19th Century Erica Charters Disease, war and public opinion Louise Bell Women in the Royal Navy in the First World War Nicola Martin British Army loyalty in the Empire Emma Butcher Child soldiers Panel 2: Ingrid Sharp Women’s political activism during the First World War Victoria Kingston How women respond to military history in museums Catherine Bateson Being a female historian of the American Civil War Hannah West From military engineer to academic researcher Alexia Moncrieff Gendered assumptions to medical-military history
Admission
Free. Booking is recommended.

Website
https://tickets.nam.ac.uk/performances.php?eventId=413:79

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/se000573?id=EVENT575796