The WW2 nurses who saved lives in the skies
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Hungry for seconds? Well, History's Greatest Dishes from History Extra is back for series two. To join us as we serve up stories of some remarkable delicacies from the past, search History's Greatest Dishes and follow the feed wherever you get your podcasts. Hungry for seconds? Well, History's Greatest Dishes from History Extra is back for series two. To join us as we serve up stories of some remarkable delicacies from the past, search History's Greatest Dishes and follow the feed wherever you get your podcasts. You might be forgiven for thinking that there were no women on the front line in the Second World War. But that's not the case.
In this episode of the History Extra podcast. Lauren Good speaks to historian and author Leah Garrett. About the unseen work of so called flight nurses at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Two of the most brutal battles. of the Pacific Arena.
Revealing how they risked their lives dodging enemy attacks in unreliable aircraft. To tend to injured men. And just a reminder before this episode begins, you can become a History Extra podcast member to unlock access to the Full Story Podcast. Plus you'll get ad free listening. Early access to other podcast episodes.
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