Hut made of petrol tins, American Red Cross nurses, Serbia
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Hut made of petrol tins, American Red Cross nurses, Serbia
A hut made of petrol tins for American Red Cross nurses in Serbia during the First World War.
1918
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Cans Feb16 Nurses Nursing Petrol Serbia Tins
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This evocative photograph captures the makeshift living quarters of American Red Cross nurses in Serbia during the First World War. Dated back to February 1918, the image shows a simple hut constructed from discarded petrol tins, providing shelter for these brave women as they cared for the wounded soldiers on the front lines. The hut's rustic exterior is a stark contrast to the pristine uniforms and medical equipment carried by the nurses, highlighting the harsh realities of war. The American Red Cross played a crucial role in providing medical aid and humanitarian assistance to the Allied forces during World War I, and the dedication and resilience of these nurses are evident in this poignant image. The use of petrol tins as building materials demonstrates the ingenuity and resourcefulness required in such challenging conditions. Despite the hardships, the nurses continued to provide essential care and support to the soldiers, embodying the spirit of compassion and selflessness that defines the Red Cross organization.
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