The Women of World War One

Kate Adie examines the impact of British women's work during the First World War and shows how victory lay not just in leaving the traditional confines of their lives behind but also in their eventual enfranchisement.

  • Year: 2014 Duration: 59 min Credits: David Vincent, David Vincent, Chris Granlund... more
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