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Oct 2024

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Angels in the Trenches: The Heroic Nurse...

BEDTIME HISTORY

About this episode

In World War I, nurses helped take care of injured soldiers. They worked near the battlefields, often in tough and scary places. These nurses were very brave and kind, helping the wounded even when it was dangerous. In this fictional episode, we’ll learn about what they did, how they helped make medicine better, and why they’re remembered as heroes.

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