Bibliograph

Wartime nurses, care and compassion, Jacqui Halpin

Type

Label

Wartime nurses, care and compassion, Jacqui Halpin

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

portraitsillustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Pre-adolescent

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Wartime nurses

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Jacqui Halpin

Series statement

Australia remembers, 6

Sub title

care and compassion

Summary

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. 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 is made accessible to younger readers and highlights 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

Target audience

pre adolescent

Creator