Front-line nursing, hospital wards, and the human will in wartime
This memoir follows a nurse and her colleagues as they answer the call to care under fire. It blends field hospital work with travel, danger, and decisive moments that shaped the home front and the front lines alike. Two first-hand perspectives set the scene: the rush of preparing volunteers and the steady, demanding routine of medical service amid upheaval. The narrative moves through Belgium, Denmark, Russia, and beyond, revealing both hardship and resilience in how people work together when war interrupts ordinary life.
Ideal for readers of wartime memoirs, medical history, and stories of courage in crisis.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers to the heart of World War I, offering a poignant and intimate look at the experiences of a group of British nurses volunteering for the Belgian Red Cross. The author, a nurse herself, provides a gripping firsthand account of the chaos and heartbreak that unfolded as she and her colleagues navigated the early stages of the war. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world, where the world's attention was fixed on the horrors of war and its impact on civilian populations. The author's detailed observations paint a vivid picture of the desperate need for medical aid, the constant threat of violence, and the unsettling reality of life under German occupation. The bookââ â¢s exploration of the complex emotions experienced by those caught in the crossfire, both the soldiers and the civilians, offers a moving glimpse into the human cost of war. In this captivating memoir, the authorââ â¢s unflinching portrayal of the warââ â¢s realities serves as a powerful reminder of the courage and resilience of those who served on the front lines. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781440075926_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781440075926
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781440075926
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 196 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.45 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1440075921
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