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The Martyrdom of Nurse Cavell: The Life Story of the Victim of Germany's Most Barbarous Crime

1915

William Thomson Hill

The Martyrdom of Nurse Cavell: The Life Story of the Victim of Germany's Most Barbarous Crime

The Martyrdom of Nurse Cavell: The Life Story of the Victim of Germany's Most Barbarous Crime

William Thomson Hill

1915

Biographies, History - British, History - Modern (1750+), History - Warfare

The Martyrdom of Nurse Cavell, published in 1915 by William Thomson Hill, chronicles the life and execution of Edith Cavell, a British nurse renowned for her humanitarian efforts during World War I. The book details her bravery in aiding wounded soldiers and assisting around 200 Allied troops to escape from German captivity in Belgium. Captured and tried by a secret court-martial, Cavell was executed in October 1915, an event that sparked outrage and galvanized support for the Allied cause. Hill's account highlights themes of patriotism, sacrifice, and moral courage amidst the horrors of war.

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A historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and tragic execution of Edith Cavel...

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The Martyrdom of Nurse Cavell is a 1916 Australian silent film starring John Gavin about the execution of nurse Edith Ca...

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William Thomson Hill
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British author known for his poignant biography of World War I nurse Edith Cavell.

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