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Edith Cavell was a British Nurse and also a spy. She helped over 200 allied soldiers to escape their captors (Germany, Belguim, e.t.c). As Edith Cavell was helping another troop of captured men she was caught and sentenced to death for treason, it was then that she was executed on the spot by a German firing squad.
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∙ 16y agoEdith Cavell was an English nurse in Brussels who helped Allied soldiers to escape. He activities were discovered by the Germans, and she was tried by court martial and shot.
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Why is Edith Cavell a hero?
she saved as many as 1,5000 allied soldiers in WW1, who would;ve been caught, killed or imprisoned
First world war heroine nurse?
The name Edith Cavell springs to mind. Whether she was a Nurse or a Spy probably depends whose propaganda that you read. She was shot as a spy by the Germans.
Who is Edith Anderson?
Dame Edith Anderson ( no longer living) was a famous British actress. She was once on the Johnny Carson show when of all people Jerry Lewis was at the Helm.
What concentration camp was everyone sent to in the secret annex?
Well, I know that Peter Van Pels, Otto Frank, and Edith Frank were all sent to Auschwitz. Anne Frank and Margot started off a Auschwitz too, but then they were shipped off to Bergen-Belsen. Mrs. and Mr. Van Pels I am not too sure about that much, But I think they went to Auschwitz.I hope I helped you alot!God Bless
Examples of concentraion camps during the Holocaust?
Examples of concentration camps during the holocaust are Bergen- Belsen and Aushwitz. This are the most well known concentration camps. Also in Bergen- Belsen Anne and Margot Frank died. Anne in March of 1945. Margot in eather the end of Febuary or early march 1945. In Aushwitz Mrs. Edith Frank died on January 6th 1945. Only ten days later the camp was liberated.
When was Edith Cavell Hospital created?
Edith Cavell Hospital was created in 1988.
When was Nurse Edith Cavell created?
Nurse Edith Cavell was created in 1939.
What is the duration of Nurse Edith Cavell?
The duration of Nurse Edith Cavell is 1.8 hours.
How did Edith Cavell die?
yeah
What are the ratings and certificates for Nurse Edith Cavell - 1939?
Nurse Edith Cavell - 1939 is rated/received certificates of: Sweden:15
Why did Edith cavell get arrested?
she formed protests over money
Can you give me a picture of Edith Cavell?
Can you figure out how to use Google Images?
Nurse executed by Germans in World War 1?
Edith Cavell.
Did Edith cavell have children?
Yes she did have children. Six in fact
What has the author Herbert Leeds written?
Herbert Leeds has written: 'Edith Cavell, her life story, a Norfolk tribute' -- subject(s): Mines and mineral resources, Geology 'Edith Cavell, her life story' -- subject(s): Accessible book
What are the release dates for Nurse Edith Cavell - 1939?
Nurse Edith Cavell - 1939 was released on: USA: 1 September 1939 Sweden: 10 February 1944 Portugal: 24 June 1945 Finland: 26 August 1996 (TV premiere)
Who was an English nurse executed in World War 1?
Edith Cavell, shot by a German firing squad, 1915.
