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Ellen Newbold La Motte (1873–1961) was an American nurse, journalist, and author who made her mark during World War I. In 1915, she became one of the first American war nurses to volunteer in Europe, where she treated soldiers in a French field hospital in Belgium. La Motte kept a poignant diary that vividly captured the harrowing realities of war. As a professor of American studies who has devoted years to researching her life, I delved into her compelling war writings. Shortly after the war began, La Motte published her groundbreaking book, “The Backwash of War,” which presents a mix ...

Dive into another captivating tale from Murray Leinster, where the busy Med Ship is called into action to unravel a perplexing situation on the planet Pheydra. As a mysterious plea for medical assistance arrives, the crew faces an unusual dilemma a war is brewing, but the idea of inter-planetary conflict seems utterly absurd. With time running out, our protagonist and Mergatroid must navigate a chaotic landscape where children are pitted against their parents in a strange battle. Join them as they uncover the truth behind this extraordinary crisis. - Summary by phil c