Canadian nurses on the Western Front, France, WW1
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Canadian nurses on the Western Front, France, WW1
Canadian nurses on the Western Front during the First World War, looking among the ruins of their quarters after a bomb strike by German airships at No. 1 Canadian General Hospital, Etaples, northern France. One nurse, Sister Gladys Wake, received fatal wounds during this strike, and died two days later. A total of 66 people (patients and staff) were killed as a result of the raid. Date: 19 May 1918
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In this poignant image from the First World War, Canadian nurses search through the ruins of No. 1 Canadian General Hospital in Etaples, northern France, following a devastating bombing raid by German airships on May 19, 1918. The hospital, which was located on the Western Front, had been providing vital medical care to wounded soldiers when the unexpected attack occurred. The scene is one of chaos and destruction, with debris scattered across the ground and the remains of what was once a functioning hospital. Amidst the wreckage, the nurses, dressed in their distinctive uniforms, are seen carefully searching for survivors and tending to the injured. Tragically, one nurse, Sister Gladys Wake, did not survive the attack. She received fatal wounds during the raid and passed away two days later. A total of 66 people, including patients and hospital staff, lost their lives as a result of the bombing. The image is a stark reminder of the harsh realities of war and the sacrifices made by medical personnel during this time. The nurses' determination to continue their vital work in the face of such destruction and loss is a testament to their courage and dedication. The ruins of the hospital serve as a haunting reminder of the devastating impact of war and the importance of providing medical care to those in need, even in the most challenging of circumstances. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a poignant and powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by Canadian nurses and medical personnel during the First World War. It is a poignant and poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of providing medical care to those in need, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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