鈥楢 new foe鈥�: Conscripting women in Denmark
Women in Denmark are now facing the draft. Anna Holligan has been granted rare access to a military base - to find out why, and what's in store for the girls being called up.
Denmark is eyeing up the military threat from Russia 鈥� and dramatically increasing the numbers in its national service. Now, 18-year-old girls are facing a call up.
The 蜜芽传媒 has been granted rare access to a military base on the outskirts of Copenhagen to see the newest recruits learn how to operate on the battlefield.
Anna Holligan attends a 鈥淒efences Day鈥� where teenagers find out whether they鈥檙e fit to serve, and draw a conscription lottery ticket that could shape their future.
Presenter: Anna Holligan
Producer: Ellie House
Production Coordinator: Katie Morrison
Sound Mix: Rod Farquhar
Editor: Penny Murphy
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