Evening Talk: Female Tommies: The Auxiliary Territorial Service in World War Two

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In 1938, women began enrolling in the Territorial Army, taking their first steps into what would become one of the most significant wartime services of the Second World War. By September 1943, more than 214,000 women were serving in the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS), working across Britain and overseas in an astonishing variety of roles.

This evening talk explores the creation of the ATS, the wide-ranging work undertaken by its members, and the lived experiences of women in uniform during wartime. From technical and operational duties to the realities and challenges of military life, the story of the so-called "female Tommies" reveals their vital contribution to the war effort and the lasting impact their service had on attitudes towards women in the armed forces.

The talk will be delivered by Bianca Taubert, Curator at the Adjutant General's Corps Museum, and will take place in the Regimental Room at The Wardrobe. Tickets include refreshments, with tea, coffee, or a glass of wine available.