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Wounded Austrian soldiers and their nurses, WW1
Wounded Austrian soldiers and their nurses during the First World War. They are in a corridor of the University of Vienna, which has been converted into a hospital ward. Date: 1914
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Austria Austrian Converted Corridor Health Nurse Nurses Nursing Patient Patients University Vienna Ward Wounded Ww 1
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In this poignant photograph taken in 1914, the University of Vienna's grand corridors have been transformed into a makeshift hospital ward for the wounded soldiers of the Austrian army during the First World War. The once elegant and ornate space is now filled with the harsh realities of war, as men in uniform, some with bandaged heads and limbs, lie on makeshift beds, their expressions a mix of pain, exhaustion, and hope. Surrounding them are dedicated nurses, their faces etched with concern and compassion, as they attend to their patients with unwavering care. The nurses, dressed in their crisp white uniforms, move between the beds, tending to the soldiers' needs, providing comfort and medical attention in this temporary sanctuary. The conversion of the University of Vienna into a hospital ward was a testament to the commitment of the Austrian people to care for their wounded soldiers during the trying times of the First World War. The image of the wounded men and their nurses in this corridor serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of medical care and nursing during times of conflict. This photograph captures a moment in history, a snapshot of a time when the University of Vienna's hallowed halls were no longer a place of learning but a place of healing and hope for the wounded soldiers of the Austrian army. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the Great War and the enduring spirit of care and compassion that shone through even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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