Description
Discover the remarkable story of courage and sacrifice in 'Anzac Girls', a profound book that sheds light on the forgotten Australian and New Zealand nurses of World War I. This compelling narrative by Peter Rees takes you through the harrowing experiences of these brave women who entered the battlefield, not as soldiers, but as caregivers, forging bonds amidst the chaos of war. With 384 pages filled with authentic diaries and letters, you will be transported to hospital camps, tent surgeries, and the emotional strife that these nurses faced on the front lines. This brand new edition, published by Allen & Unwin in 2016, offers fresh insights into the strength, dignity, and humanity of those whose contributions shaped the Anzac legend. Perfect for history enthusiasts and those exploring the significant yet overlooked roles of women in wartime, 'Anzac Girls' is a must-read. Enhance your understanding of the Great War through the eyes of these extraordinary women who sought adventure and romance, only to be confronted with unimaginable challenges. Get your copy today and celebrate the remarkable stories of the Anzac nurses. Free shipping available on all orders over $100, ensuring that you can dive into this historical treasure without extra costs!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760293291
Year: 2016
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 384
Description:
By the end of the Great War, forty-five Australian and New Zealand nurses had died on overseas service and over two hundred had been decorated. These were the women who left for war looking for adventure and romance but were soon confronted with challenges for which their civilian lives could never have prepared them. Their strength and dignity were remarkable.
Using diaries and letters, Peter Rees takes us into the hospital camps and the wards, and the tent surgeries on the edge of some of the most horrific battlefronts of human history. But he also allows the friendships and loves of these courageous and compassionate women to shine through and enrich our experience.
Profoundly moving, Anzac Girls is a story of extraordinary courage and humanity shown by a group of women whose contribution to the Anzac legend has barely been recognised in our history. Peter Rees has changed that understanding forever.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760293291
Year: 2016
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 384
Description:
By the end of the Great War, forty-five Australian and New Zealand nurses had died on overseas service and over two hundred had been decorated. These were the women who left for war looking for adventure and romance but were soon confronted with challenges for which their civilian lives could never have prepared them. Their strength and dignity were remarkable.
Using diaries and letters, Peter Rees takes us into the hospital camps and the wards, and the tent surgeries on the edge of some of the most horrific battlefronts of human history. But he also allows the friendships and loves of these courageous and compassionate women to shine through and enrich our experience.
Profoundly moving, Anzac Girls is a story of extraordinary courage and humanity shown by a group of women whose contribution to the Anzac legend has barely been recognised in our history. Peter Rees has changed that understanding forever.