Women in 18th-century warfare explained

Women have contributed to military activities including as combatants. The following list describes women known to have participated in military actions in the 18th century.For women in warfare in the United States at this time, please see Timeline of women in war in the United States, pre-1945.

Timeline of women in warfare from 18th century warfare worldwide (except the present US)

18th century

1710s

1720s

1730s

1740s

1750s

1760s

1770s

1780s

1790s

See also

Further reading

External links

Notes and References

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