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123: Hannah Snell - Britain's 18th Century Female Soldier
Manage episode 429977141 series 3338416
During the Jacobite Revolt of 1745, Hannah Snell, a woman from Worcester, dressed up as a man and joined the British army.
Her amazing adventure saw her fighting in India alongside Robert Clive, and conducting DIY surgery to remove a musket ball from her groin so her cover wasn't blown.
She is credited as the first woman to ever serve in the Royal Marines.
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124 episodes
Manage episode 429977141 series 3338416
During the Jacobite Revolt of 1745, Hannah Snell, a woman from Worcester, dressed up as a man and joined the British army.
Her amazing adventure saw her fighting in India alongside Robert Clive, and conducting DIY surgery to remove a musket ball from her groin so her cover wasn't blown.
She is credited as the first woman to ever serve in the Royal Marines.
Join My Supporter's Club
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