02768cam a22003853u 4500 45542 UtSlPG 20260610134038.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Finzi, Kate John, 1890-1958 Eighteen months in the war zone 18 months in the war zone Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-04-30 Produced by Monica's wicked stepmother and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Eighteen Months in the War Zone: The Record of a Woman's Work on the Western Front" by Kate John Finzi is a historical account written in the early 20th century during World War I. This account follows the experiences and contributions of women, specifically Kate Finzi, as they help in the war effort, focusing on the harrowing work performed in hospitals and care facilities at the frontline. The narrative not only highlights the difficult and often chaotic conditions faced by medical staff but also offers insights into the lives of the soldiers and the impact of war on communities. At the start of the book, Finzi describes her journey from England to the war zone, detailing the mixed emotions of trepidation and resolve shared by her and her fellow nurses. As they arrive in Boulogne, they witness the transformation of the town into a bustling military base. The opening chapters capture the overwhelming challenges of providing medical care to wounded soldiers arriving in desperate need, often in makeshift hospitals where resources are scant and conditions are grim. Through her reflections, the beginning sets a poignant tone, framing the stories of camaraderie, courage, and the grim realities of war that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, British World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives World War, 1914-1918 -- Hospitals Finzi, Kate John, 1890-1958 World War, 1914-1918 -- Hospitals -- France -- Boulogne-sur-Mer World War, 1914-1918 -- Women -- Great Britain Turner, Alfred Edward, Sir, 1842-1918 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45542 86381 86381