Publisher's Synopsis
Experience World War I through the eyes of an English nursing sister. "Field Hospital and Flying Column: Being the Journal of an English Nursing Sister in Belgium and Russia" offers a compelling personal narrative of Violetta Thurstan's service on the front lines. This meticulously prepared edition allows readers to witness firsthand the challenges and triumphs of providing medical care amidst the chaos of war.
Thurstan's journal chronicles her experiences in field hospitals across Belgium and Russia, offering a unique perspective on the war's impact on both soldiers and civilians. A vital historical document, this book sheds light on the crucial role of nurses during World War I. Readers interested in World War I history, medical biographies, or European history will find this account both informative and deeply moving. Journey back in time and witness the realities of war through the eyes of a dedicated caregiver.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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