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The Experiences And Contributions Of Women Following The British Army During The Seven Years’ War, James Dennison
The Experiences And Contributions Of Women Following The British Army During The Seven Years’ War, James Dennison
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For much of history women followed with European armies on campaign. They filled auxiliary roles for the army and supported their men. Though history has often overlooked them, they are consistently present in primary material. Camp women during the Seven Years’ War (1754 to 1763) lived a hard life, much like soldiers. Yet despite attempts by officers to limit their numbers, as well as the difficult and dangerous living conditions, women continued to follow the army and proved to be both helpful and a hindrance to military officials. This paper examines the experiences of these women and in doing so …