Emma Butcher on Children And Warfare In The 18th To The 21st Century

Emma Butcher talks to Helen about her work on children in warfare. They talk about why children enlisted, and what they did on the battlefield. They discuss the likes of Joseph Bara and Marjorie Fleming, as well as the many magical worlds created by the Bronte sisters. To find more of Emma's work, follow @EmmaButcher_ or see her website: https://www.emmabutcher.net/about


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Producer: Peter Curry @petedoeshistory


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