Publisher's Synopsis
During the Second World War, Britain's female military nurses pursued a "frontline policy" for the first time. They suffered the same consequences as their male counterparts - bombing, torture and imprisonment - because they knew their skills would be more valuable in operational areas. More than 3,000 of their number were killed. Despite this, and the debate raging with those who believed women should not be anywhere near the frontline, nurses continued to work in operational areas throughout the war. NURSES AT WAR examines the personal experiences of nurses on the frontline, giving them the opportunity to tell their stories in their own words, highlighting their struggle to gain the recognition and respect they so richly deserve.
