Serving in Disguise

Join Vivien Morgan as she discusses the lives of young women who disguised themselves so they could enlist and fight in the armed forces.

From the 17th to the 20th century, hundreds of women across Britain, Europe and the Americas disguised themselves as men to fight as soldiers.

Their little-known stories offer moments of great bravery and distinction in battle, while also revealing their daily efforts to keep their secrets hidden. 

In this illuminating talk, Vivien Morgan will explore the reasons why these women chose to fight, charting their journeys from recruitment to combat and showing how their deception was viewed by the military authorities and society at large.

About Vivien Morgan

Vivien Morgan is a former TV news journalist and documentary producer, who picked up a camera to become a videojournalist pioneer.