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Famous female soldiers in history, such as Joan of Arc, Milunka Savi, and Lyudmila Pavlichenko, broke gender barriers by leading armies, serving in direct combat, and receiving high honors for bravery. From ancient warriors like Queen Boudicca to modern trailblazers like Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody, women have consistently played critical, often unrecognized roles in warfare and military strategy.
Iconic Historical Female Warriors
Joan of Arc (1412"1431): A French peasant girl who, guided by visions, led the French army to critical victories against the English during the Hundred Years' War before being captured and executed.
Milunka Savi (1892"1973): A Serbian war heroine who fought in the Balkan Wars and World War I, becoming the most-decorated female combatant in history.
Lyudmila Pavlichenko (1916"1974): A Soviet sniper during World War II with 309 confirmed kills, making her one of the top snipers of the war.
Queen Boudicca (d. 60/61 AD): Leader of the Iceni tribe who led a massive uprising against occupying Roman forces in Britain.
Rani of Jhansi (Lakshmi Bai) (1828"1858): A leader in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 who trained an army and died fighting against British rule.
Soldiers Who Disguised Themselves
Deborah Sampson (1760"1827): Disguised herself as a man to fight in the American Revolutionary War.
Rodrigues (17th Century): Disguised herself as a man to serve in the Portuguese army and was decorated for bravery.
Military Firsts and Leaders
Dr. Mary Edwards Walker (1832"1919): A Civil War surgeon and the only woman to receive the U.S. Medal of Honor.
Opha May Johnson (1878"1955): The first woman to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps (1918).
Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody: The first woman to achieve the rank of four-star general in the U.S. Army.
Col. Ruby Bradley: An army nurse and prisoner of war who became one of the most decorated women in U.S. military history.
Ancient and Specialized Units
Dahomey Amazons: An all-female military regiment in the West African Kingdom of Dahomey that served from the 17th century until 1894.
Rani of Jhansi Regiment: An all-female unit formed within the Indian National Army during World War II.