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Kitty, Alexandra.
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Hospital trains -- Europe -- History -- 20th century.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Medical care -- Europe.
Transport of sick and wounded -- Europe -- History -- 20th century.
Women nurses -- Europe -- History -- 20th century.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Women -- History -- 20th century.
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Kitty, Alexandra.
Hospital trains -- Europe -- History -- 20th century.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Medical care -- Europe.
Transport of sick and wounded -- Europe -- History -- 20th century.
Women nurses -- Europe -- History -- 20th century.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Women -- History -- 20th century.
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A
different
track
:
hospital
trains
of the
Second
World
War
/ Alexandra Kitty.
by
Kitty, Alexandra.
Heritage House Publishing, 2023.
Call #:
940.5475 K62d
Subjects
Hospital
trains
-- Europe -- History -- 20th century.
World
War
, 1939-1945 -- Medical care -- Europe.
Transport of sick and wounded -- Europe -- History -- 20th century.
Women nurses -- Europe -- History -- 20th century.
World
War
, 1939-1945 -- Women -- History -- 20th century.
ISBN:
9781772034578 (pbk)
Description:
199 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
"This fascinating book looks at the largely unknown history of
hospital
trains
, which wound their way across the scarred landscapes of war-weary Europe, and the doctors and nurses who risked their lives treating patients from all sides of the conflict. Railroads played an integral role in the
Second
World
War
.
Trains
brought food, munitions, and essential supplies. They transported troops. They were a means of escape for those fleeing persecution. At the same, they were used to transport innocent people to their deaths. Yet there was one kind of train that improved the chances of survival every time they rolled through the battle-worn towns and cities of the European theatre of
war
.
Hospital
trains
were not a new concept in the
Second
World
War
, but their use was instrumental in this most deadly conflict of the twentieth century. Regular passenger
trains
were converted into mobile emergency wards tending to the critically wounded. It was an elegant solution, as train cars could be refitted with tier beds, and supplies could be easily transported along with medical staff. A
Different
Track
introduces readers to the
world
of
hospital
trains
of the
Second
World
War
. From the nurses who ran them to the factories that manufactured them, this book looks at how these
trains
quietly altered the fortunes of the
world
. From Canada's contributions to the role of women who both healed the sick and built the
trains
, this is a fascinating look at one of the hidden nuggets of history."--Publisher.
Holds:
3
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Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library
Adult Nonfiction
940.5475 K62d
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Jul 16, 2024
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