Women In Battle Dress - Paperback

by Russell Birdwell (Author)

Women In Battle Dress is a historical fiction novel written by Russell Birdwell. The book revolves around the life of a young woman named Juana, who disguises herself as a man in order to fight in the Chilean army during the 19th century. The story is set during the time of the War of the Pacific, which was fought between Chile and Peru/Bolivia.Juana, who is originally from Peru, joins the Chilean army in order to avenge the death of her father, who was killed by the Peruvians. She changes her name to Juan and successfully passes as a man. She is assigned to a regiment and quickly gains the respect of her fellow soldiers due to her bravery and skill in battle.As the war progresses, Juana finds herself torn between her loyalty to Chile and her love for a fellow soldier, Manuel. She also faces the constant threat of being discovered as a woman, which could lead to her being executed.The book explores themes of gender identity, love, and patriotism. It also provides a glimpse into the history of South America during the 19th century, specifically the War of the Pacific.Overall, Women In Battle Dress is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that sheds light on the struggles and sacrifices of women who fought in wars throughout history.An Assessment Of Women's Work In The British And American World War II Efforts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.