Backwash Of War: The Human Wreckage Of The Battlefield As Witnessed By An American Hospital Nurse

Backwash Of War: The Human Wreckage Of The Battlefield As Witnessed By An American Hospital Nurse
Published in 1916, 'Backwash of War' by Ellen Newbold La Motte is a firsthand account of the brutal realities of World War I as experienced by an American nurse. Serving in a French field hospital, La Motte documented the harrowing conditions and human suffering she witnessed, providing a unique perspective on the impact of war on soldiers. This work is notable for its candid portrayal of battlefield injuries and the psychological toll of conflict, making it a significant contribution to war literature and nursing history.



