
Battlefields in Other Names
Women Soldiers Disguised as Men Fighting in Conflicts Throughout All of History
Sarah Whitfield(Author)
epubli (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 26. May 2026
162 pages
978-3-565-46151-6 (ISBN)
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This book investigates how women slipped into male-coded violence across centuries, tracing the lives of those who shaved their hair, bound their bodies, and took up arms under false names in wars from ancient campaigns to the modern front. It follows individuals who crossed the gendered line of the battlefield not only to serve their nations or causes but also to escape poverty, coercion, or the narrow roles assigned to them, revealing how disguise became both a survival strategy and a quiet act of self-reinvention.
Drawing on military rolls, court records, and personal testimonies, the book reconstructs the practical mechanisms of their deception: how women passed physical inspections, managed camp life, and concealed differences in stature and voice; how they navigated the overlapping risks of discovery, punishment, and sexual violence; and how, when discovered, their stories were often treated as curiosities rather than as proof of broader female capacity for combat. It also examines the tension between official narratives that stubbornly insisted on male-only valor and the material traces-pension files, medical examinations, and battlefield witnesses-that repeatedly exposed women's presence in the ranks.
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Edition
2. Auflage
Language
English
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1,92 MB
ISBN-13
978-3-565-46151-6 (9783565461516)
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Sarah Whitfield is a nonfiction author who writes about history, culture, and the hidden stories behind social change. Her work combines accessible research with engaging storytelling, exploring how everyday lives are shaped by politics, tradition, and shifting historical events across different eras.
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