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Many were sent by converted hospital ships to various pacific islands that were under attack by the Japanese. Their role was to tend to the wounded allies who were mostly Australian and American but even sometimes tended to the Japanese.
One of the most infamous war crimes committed by Japan was the attack on an Australian hospital ship called the Centaur. Of the 332 nurses on board ony 64 survived, which at the time created an uproar among allied nations in response.
To justify their actions Japan stated they had intel which suggested it was secretly carrying soldiers and weapons north. However, these justifications have proven to be false with extensive research and many dives into the shipwreck.
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How many nurses in World War 2 were Black?
none
What were the nurses jobs in world war 11?
to help the injured men
What was the age range of the nurses during World War 2?
16 - 50
Name and ranks of Canadian World War 2 soldiers?
There names and ranks of Canadian World War two soldiers are quite a number. The General was Harry Crerar, Guy Simonds was the lieutenant general and Andrew McNaughton was also a lieutenant general among others.Ê
What was the kill death ratio for Canadian soldiers in World War I?
The amount of Axis Soldiers Canadian Soldiers killed in World War 1 was far greater then the Canadian deaths. The difference ( or ratio) for Canadian Soldiers was 8 - 1. For every Canadian soldiers death there were 8 more Axis kills. The 8-1 difference was the highest in World War 1.
Who were the bluebirds in World War I?
Canadian nurses
How much were nurses paid daily in World War 1 Canada?
During World War I, nurses in Canada, known as the Canadian Army Medical Corps (CAMC) nurses, were paid approximately $1.00 per day. This wage was considered modest, especially given the demanding and often dangerous nature of their work. In addition to their daily pay, nurses were provided with food, lodging, and uniforms, which were part of their compensation package.
What do World War 2 nurses were?
dont no
Which two women are known for their work as nurses and leaders during the Civil War?
During the American Civil War, about 2,000 women volunteered as nurses. Two nurses who are known for their work as nurses and leaders were Dorothea Dix and Abigail Hopper Gibbons.
How were women involved in World War 2?
Military nurses were very much involved in the turmoil at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941,Often ignored by history is the story of the womenprisoners of war taken captive during World War Two. Sixty seven Army nurses and sixteen Navy nurses spent three years as prisoners of the Japanese.
What did austraian nurses do in World War 1?
worked in munition factories, nurses, ambulance drivers.
Were the nurses of World War 1 close?
yes
What was a nurses name that was in world war 1?
Anna
how many kills did the Canadian army get in world war two?
31
When was Canadian Corps - World War II - created?
Canadian Corps - World War II - was created in 1940.
When did the Canadian Army enter World War 1?
The Canadian army entered the war in 1914 The Canadian army entered the war in 1914
Were women nurses killed in World War 1?
no they were ninjaas
