Historian and television presenter Tessa Dunlop introduces Grace Taylor, a former royal artillery member of the anti-aircraft gun team and so-called 'Gunner Girl'. Grace volunteered far before conscription for women was decreed, out of both a love of her country and her boyfriend at the time.

If you enjoyed this conversation, you can buy Tessa Dunlop's book 'Army Girls' here;

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Army-Girls-secrets-stories-military/dp/1472282086

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