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There are, many examples throughout history of courageous women in combat. The following list, is just a tiny sliver. Bringing any of these stories, to the silver screen, won’t in itself change the cultural narrative. But, these two major highlights, will help. First. The Revolution. The Revolutionary War of 1776, saw many women marching off to war alongside their husbands. One of those was, Margaret Corbin. When her artilleryman husband was killed, she took his place on the firing line and, “manned” his cannon, firing continuously while being hit in the arm, chest, and face. Second. The women who fought the American Civil War., and were forgotten. Cathay Williams, born a slave, was freed by the Union Army, and pressed into service as a cook, traveling with the 8th Indiana, through the Red River Campaign. She would go on to wear the Army’s blue uniform, after the war, when, disguised as a man, she enlisted and became the first female Buffalo Soldier, (that we know of!). Episode credits. The Modern War Institute. Thank you for listening. Stay tuned, for more in the, Instagram podcast by She is badass.

She Is Badass was started in 2020 to help raise awareness of the armed forces women officers who are gunning down gender stereotypes and enemies globally. Follow on Instagram @she.isbadass