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

Ellen Newbold La Motte

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

Ellen Newbold La Motte

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.

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Ellen Newbold La Motte (1873–1961) was an American nurse, journalist and author. … and in 1915 volunteered as one of the...

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American nurse and author known for her unflinching war writings and advocacy for social justice.

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