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American Nightingale: The Story of Frances Slanger, Forgotten Heroine of Normandy
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Set against the backdrop of World War I and II, this narrative follows Frances Slanger, a Jewish girl from Poland who immigrates to America and dedicates her life to nursing. As one of the first nurses at Normandy in June 1944, she faces the brutal realities of war while providing care to wounded soldiers. Her poignant letter to "Stars and Stripes" resonates with troops, earning her admiration. Tragically, she is killed by German forces just a day later, making her story a powerful tribute to courage and sacrifice in the face of adversity.
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American Nightingale: The Story of Frances Slanger, Forgotten Heroine of Normandy, Bob Welch
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- American Nightingale: The Story of Frances Slanger, Forgotten Heroine of Normandy
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Bob Welch
- Publisher
- Atria Books
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9780743477598
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of World War I and II, this narrative follows Frances Slanger, a Jewish girl from Poland who immigrates to America and dedicates her life to nursing. As one of the first nurses at Normandy in June 1944, she faces the brutal realities of war while providing care to wounded soldiers. Her poignant letter to "Stars and Stripes" resonates with troops, earning her admiration. Tragically, she is killed by German forces just a day later, making her story a powerful tribute to courage and sacrifice in the face of adversity.