Helmets and Lipstick: An Army Nurse in World War Two
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| Rating | : | 4.20 (908 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1521563675 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 154 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
“Our need for many more of these girls is urgent, and this book is intended to tell a bit about the trials and tribulations, the fun and the thrills, to be experienced as a member of the Corps.”Helmets and Lipstick is the first-hand account of Second Lieutenant Ruth Haskell, chronicling her time spent as a combat nurse with U.S. But these nurses were members of the U.S. Haskell tells her story with a dry wit and humor, perfectly portraying the comradery between the nurses and the Allied soldiers fighting in North Africa at the time. troops in North Africa during Operation Torch. From deployment to the journey to North Africa via Scotland and London, Lt. U.S. Helmets and Lipstick also served as a call-to-action for the nurses in the U.S. troops came under heavy fire throughout Operation Torch and Haskell’s group learned to nurse in these nearly impossible conditions, receiving tough training and expected to rise to the same high standards as the soldiers in combat. who had not yet joined the war effort. Army and went through the same trials and tri
"A book deserving 10 stars!!!!" according to Mamma K 19A book deserving 10 stars!!!! Mamma K 1947 Army nursing in World War II is only now being given the attention it deserves. Of the books written about the African and European theaters of War two books stand out: "And if I Perish," and "GI Nightingales." Both are excellent, "must reads" for anyone interested in the role America's military women played in WWII. As a former Army nurse and Vietnam Veteran I cherish my hard copies of both books. Because they are over-views of nurses' parts in actions like Torc. 7. Army nursing in World War II is only now being given the attention it deserves. Of the books written about the African and European theaters of War two books stand out: "And if I Perish," and "GI Nightingales." Both are excellent, "must reads" for anyone interested in the role America's military women played in WWII. As a former Army nurse and Vietnam Veteran I cherish my hard copies of both books. Because they are over-views of nurses' parts in actions like Torc. Small Slice of Life in WW2 Danielle N. Hart This is an interesting slice of life of a WW2 US Army nurse who serves in North Africa in that conflict. It's pretty focused on the vagaries of transport, with little detail about the actual nurse's medical service or personal life - there's some general stuff but a lot of the book is devoted to the Army moving the women from place to place to place hurry up and wait at its best. It's short and provides entertainment.. "Perfection!" according to rosemary urban. An excellent read awaits anyone opening this story of tremendous bravery and comaraderie. I was gifted with the company of this small band of nurses, going they knew not where but facing it together and with spirit. It was amazing and on my read again list.