ABSTRACT
The periods that we know as wartime form a large and important part of both written and unwritten histories. War often acts as a springboard for personal memories and testimonies, providing the individual with memories of a time when he or she was active in the public sphere, taking part in events widely recognised as important. Historians have often focused on warfare and wartime, discussing the causes, patterns and effects of warfare for nations, governments and social groups. This chapter focuses upon the relationship of women to war, examining two, opposing, groups of women: those in the military and those active in the peace movement.
