• 123: Hannah Snell - Britain's 18th Century Female Soldier

  • Jul 21 2024
  • Length: 12 mins
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123: Hannah Snell - Britain's 18th Century Female Soldier

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    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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