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France's Amazons in Uniformed War Effort Discussed
The piece outlines France may form a women’s brigade led by Madame Dieulafoy with officers and privates, aiming to free men for combat. It cites Joan of Arc, cantinieres, and other historical examples while noting American and British interest and a proposed Grace Washburn uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
France
Joan of Arc
Jane Dieulafoy
Helene Dutrieu
Cantinieres
Madame Dieulafoy
Persepolis
Darius
Alexander the Great
Thais
Asia
Achilles
Penthesilea
Jeanne Hachette
Beauvais
Margaret of Anjou
Versailles
America
Moll Pitcher
Monmouth
Fort Clinton
Sophie Govanitch
Kirk Kilisseh
Frederick Martyn
French Foreign Legion
Dahomey
Grace Washburn
London
Miss Washburn