I think there will be loads of women who have done wonderful things but because of their sex that impeded them in past times and still in many parts of the world. So many operated under the radar somewhat, and dare I say it, in any case women don't always make as much noise about their achievements as men in some cases.
I have read about that brave young woman, Sophie Scholl, that picture you posted of he Doodledog is extraordinary it could almost be a young woman today.
Two little known brave contemporaries of hers Noor Inayat Khan a British espionage agent and British resistance agent in France during 2nd World War as was Violette Szabo a British/French agent. Sadly both women captured tortured and were to die in concentration camps before the end of the war.
Prince Philip's mother Alice of Battenberg was also recognised for her bravery in sheltering Jewish families during the Nazi occupation of Greece.
From today's world
Erin Pizzey for all her work with women suffering from domestic violence and setting up a women's refuge for them.
Malala for her sheer guts and determination in the importance of educating girls and women
Ayaan Hirsi Ali activist, feminist, author, scholar. An advocate for the rights and self determination of Muslim women. Fierce critic of female genital mutilation which she herself had inflicted on her when she was five years old.
J K. Rowling for her philanthropy and for capturing the imagination of my children's generation.
Back in time
Mary Wollstonecraft and her daughter Mary Shelley and Ada Lovelace trailblazers of their time.
Boadicea for proving that women can also fight their corner! .
