From the bestselling author of Bush Nurses and Nurses of the Outback comes this collection of compelling and moving stories of our heroic nurses in the Vietnam War
Being a nurse always requires a cool head, a steady hand and an open heart. But if you're working in a war zone, the challenges are much harder. When Australia joined the Vietnam War, civilian and armed forces nurses were on the ground to save lives and comfort the wounded. With spirit and good humour, they worked hard and held strong, even while surrounded by chaos and turmoil.
Fighting homesickness, unhygienic conditions and the terror of war all around them, these brave nurses and medics were the backbone of our war effort. These fifteen stories show a side to the Vietnam War that has received little recognition but played an important part in shaping Australia's presence in the war. From flying with critically wounded Australian soldiers out of turbulent war zones, to facing the guns of Vietnamese soldiers, the courage and grace under fire in Our Vietnam Nurses will inspire and astound.
