Irish Servicewomen in the Great War, 9781399021487
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Forgotten Irish women answered the Great War’s call, serving with courage.
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Irish Servicewomen in the Great War

from western front to the roaring twenties

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    224 pages

  • Release Date

    30 October 2025

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Summary

Unsung Heroines: Irish Servicewomen in the Great War

When the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) sought volunteers in 1917, young Irish women from all backgrounds answered the call, eager to serve at home and on the Western Front. Despite their shared heartbreak over losses in France, their contribution has been largely overlooked.

This study aims to restore rightful recognition to these women’s army service. From office work to driving, catering, cryptanalysis, and telecom…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781399021487
ISBN-10:1399021486
Author:Barbara Walsh
Publisher:Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Imprint:Pen & Sword History
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:224
Release Date:30 October 2025
Weight:0g
Dimensions:234mm x 156mm
About The Author

Barbara Walsh

Barbara Walsh is an Irish author and historian. She earned a doctorate in history from Lancaster University in 1999. Prior to this, she had a long and productive career encompassing writing, art, broadcasting, and multi-media production. Barbara specializes in researching neglected early twentieth-century historical topics, presenting them as foundational for new themes and research fields. Her well-received publications have enabled international scholars to successfully develop and expand upon these topics.

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