The Flight Nurses' War

The Flight Nurses’ War by Leah Garrett shares the remarkable and heroic story of WWII combat nurses who operated in the Pacific Theater during some of the war’s fiercest battles at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. These women faced significant dangers, including enemy attacks and harsh conditions, while they triaged and evacuated thousands of wounded soldiers and Marines. Their bravery and dedication played a crucial role in the United States’ efforts to secure victory in the Pacific, highlighting an extraordinary and often untold chapter of the war.