Women in the War Zone: Hospital Service in the First World War

Autor*innen

• Anne Powell

Parameter

• 416 Seiten
• 15 Lesestunden

• Biografien & Memoiren
• Erster Weltkrieg (1914–1918)
• Geschichte
• Sachliteratur

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The book highlights the remarkable contributions of British female doctors and nurses during World War I, showcasing their bravery and resilience. Stories include a nurse who survived a torpedo attack, caregivers in Malta, and a radiologist who cultivated a garden in France. It features personal accounts through letters and diaries, honoring figures like Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland, and Edith Cavell. These narratives illuminate the often-overlooked efforts of women who alleviated suffering amidst the chaos of war.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Einband: Hardcover