Sapper Dorothy Lawrence: The Only English Woman Soldier, Late Royal Engineers, Fifty-First Division 179th Tunneling Company

By Dorothy Lawrence

Book Overview

This book is a biography of Dorothy Lawrence, the only English woman to serve as a soldier in World War I. Dorothy joined the Royal Engineers' 51st Division 179th Tunneling Company in 1915, disguising herself as a man to do so. She worked as a sapper, digging tunnels and laying explosives under enemy lines. The book tells the story of Dorothy's courageous and unconventional decision to enlist, her experiences in the trenches, and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated environment. The author, Dorothy Lawrence herself, provides a firsthand account of her time at war, offering insights into the daily life of a soldier and the horrors of battle. The book sheds light on the role of women in World War I and their struggle for recognition and equality. It is a fascinating and inspiring story of courage, determination, and resilience in the face of adversity.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163487449
• ISBN13: 9781163487440
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"