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For over 100 years Australia’s military nurses have been risking their own lives to save the lives of others. From nursing Gallipoli wounded in Egypt during World War I, to treating injured troops and civilians in modern-day Afghanistan, with skill, devotion, and compassion these courageous nurses have cared for the casualties of war.
Australia Remembers 6: Care and Compassion – Wartime Nurses shines a light on the remarkable women, and later men, who have served and continue to serve Australia and humanity during times of war, conflict and natural disasters. The hardships, dangers and sorrows they faced are made accessible to younger readers and highlight the outstanding contribution of these often-forgotten heroes. With historic photographs, quotes from past and present-day nurses, fascinating facts and medical breakthroughs, questions and fun activities, it provides engaging and informative reading for children, adults and educators.
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war, nurses, medicine, disease, history, capture, murder, treatment, medicine, nursing, soldiers, wounds, injuries
This non-fiction picture book explores the heroism and sacrifice of nurses in war, beginning with wars before World War I and continuing to the World Wars, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and modern-day military service. It is a tribute to all the nurses, particularly women, who were employees or volunteers during the war. The information will prompt conversation for children in primary school with twelve chapters on topics such as nurses under fire and nurses who were captured. The pictures, fun facts, and information give profound insight into the medical and rescue side of wartime nursing.
