Women in post-classical warfare

A variety of roles were played by women in post-classical warfare.

Only women active in direct warfare, such as warriors, spies, and women who actively led armies are included in this list.

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[1] The antiquity ended with the 5th century, and the list therefore starts with the 6th century.

Philippa of England commands the defenders of Copenhagen (1428)