“Women made an important contribution to medieval wars.” Discuss with reference to two wars.

The question requires that candidates, referring to two wars, offer a considered and balanced review of the statement that women made an important contribution to medieval wars. The wars may or may not be from the same region and they may or may not have occurred at the same time. A comparative approach may or may not be used. Candidates may refer to women, collectively and/or individually, engaging in fighting (perhaps as leaders), becoming camp followers and/or substituting the role of male relatives, for example, serving as regents. While other relevant factors may be referred to, for example the role of leaders or the tactics used, the bulk of the response will remain on the importance of the contribution of women. Candidates may agree, partly agree or disagree with the statement.