Atkinson, Diane
Elsie and Mairi Go to War: Two Extraordinary Women on the Western Front
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848091351
- author:
- Atkinson, Diane
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Arrow
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.8 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Biography: Historical, Political & Military
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Elsie and Mairi Go to War Two is the extraordinary true story of two women who risked their lives to help soldiers on the Western Front during World War I. In 1914, Elsie and Mairi, both in their early twenties, joined the war effort in London, before soon finding themselves in the midst of the conflict in Belgium. They set up a makeshift first-aid post on the front line, where they worked under sniper fire and heavy bombardment, earning them the nickname 'Angels of Pervyse'. Their bravery and expertise made them celebrities, attracting visitors from all walks of life. However, their time in Pervyse was marked by danger and hardship, and they narrowly escaped death from arsenic gas in 1918. This book tells the remarkable story of Elsie and Mairi's experiences during the war, and their struggles to adjust to life after the conflict.
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