Pratchet’s Monstrous Regiment comes to mind. But seriously — didn’t we all have to read about Deborah Sampson back in second grade? Or look up Dr James Barry (Margaret Ann Bulkley) — an early 19th C military surgeon who was the first doctor to perform a c section where both mother and baby survived. I’ve read about so many more, I’ve forgotten the details.
BE THIS GUY 7 months ago
I thought great-grandmother Cohen was on the Union side.
Arghhgarrr Premium Member 7 months ago
Harriet Tubman served in the Union Army, albeit as a spy and scout.
Pharmakeus Ubik 7 months ago
Great Grandmother Cohen traces her family back to the beard maker from Life of Brian.
carlosrivers 7 months ago
From what I’ve read, women did serve, although they hid their sexuality to do so…
miztrniceguy 7 months ago
I saw an article yesterday about fake beards for women, but there were not for the face
Decius Premium Member 7 months ago
Pratchet’s Monstrous Regiment comes to mind. But seriously — didn’t we all have to read about Deborah Sampson back in second grade? Or look up Dr James Barry (Margaret Ann Bulkley) — an early 19th C military surgeon who was the first doctor to perform a c section where both mother and baby survived. I’ve read about so many more, I’ve forgotten the details.
aphasia219 7 months ago
Reminds me of the hilariously absurd denouement in Terry Pratchett’s “Monstrous Regiment”.