Women's War Work: Indian Women and the Second World War

Dr Kiran Sahota leads a talk on Indian women's roles during the Second World War at the National Army Museum on Friday 6 November, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. It's a lunchtime session, so it fits into a working day rather than taking up an evening.

The talk, Women's War Work: Indian Women and the Second World War, focuses on the contributions Indian women made during the conflict. It's a specific slice of history that doesn't always get as much space as the broader war effort, so it's a good chance to hear about a part of the story that often stays in the background.

The venue is the National Army Museum in Chelsea, on Royal Hospital Road (SW3 4HT). It's a large museum with five major galleries covering the British Army from the 1600s to the present day, with rooms dedicated to the two World Wars, modern peacekeeping and Britain's global military role. It puts a strong emphasis on personal stories, drawing on letters, oral histories and memorabilia, and it runs temporary exhibitions like those exploring the role of women in the military. Among its highlights are the skeleton of Napoleon's horse, Marengo, and the world's largest private collection of Victoria Crosses, so if you arrive early or stay late, there's plenty to see around the talk.

Entry is free, and the session runs for an hour, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm on Friday 6 November.