An SOE agent in France during World War II, Noor Inayat Khan was the first female wireless operator sent to occupied France.
Though not a war leader in the traditional sense, Elizabeth I's strategic decisions significantly influenced the outcome of wars during her reign, securing England's future. 18 female war lousy deal top
A pioneer in computer science, Grace Hopper's work significantly impacted the development of the COBOL programming language and the creation of the Navy's first computer. An SOE agent in France during World War
The only woman to ever rule China as emperor in her own right, Wu Zetian rose to power through her intelligence and political acumen. 18 female war lousy deal top
A suffragette who famously rode onto the track at Epsom Derby to draw attention to women's right to vote.