A Land Girl's Tale: Concentrating on Winning the War

During World War II, Mona Macleod worked as a land girl in Kirkubrightshire, performing heavy agricultural work in fields with animals, carrying hundred-weight sacks, sawing wood, felling trees, and filling up rat holes. This illustrated memoir provides a record of a time when women faced the rigorous physical challenges involved in winning the war at home.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 150 pages
Publication date: 24 January 2024
Publisher: Scotland Street Press

Mona Macleod, a young woman from Kirkubrightshire, played a crucial role in the agricultural sector during the Second World War. Working tirelessly on farms before the widespread mechanization, she provided the much-needed skilled labor that was essential for the survival of the agricultural industry. The girls assigned to these roles were subjected to arduous and physically demanding tasks. They toiled in fields, working alongside animals, carrying heavy sacks weighing hundreds of pounds. They also had to perform tasks such as sawing wood, felling trees, filling up rat holes, and more. It was a challenging and demanding way to grow up, but Macleod's memoir serves as a valuable record of a time when women faced the rigorous physical challenges of contributing to the war effort at home.

Mona Macleod's experience during the Second World War highlights the significant contributions that women made to the agricultural sector during a time of great need. Her willingness to work tirelessly and endure the physical hardships of the job demonstrates the strength and resilience of women in the face of adversity. The memoir provides a valuable insight into the lives of these women and their contributions to the war effort, and it serves as a reminder of the importance of recognizing and valuing the contributions of all workers, regardless of gender.

Weight: 132g
Dimension: 132 x 197 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781910895115
Edition number: 2 ed