From 11/15/22 7:00 pm until 11/15/22 8:00 pm
At Cantigny
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November 8, 1942, during Operation Torch, women disembarked from military boats and slogged up the beaches of North Africa under machine gun fire. These women were the core of the 48th Surgical Hospital, a unit that supported the frontline US soldiers with major surgical interventions and medical aid. Sixty women, with almost no military training and no weapons, maintained the pace and lifestyle of a renowned infantry unit during WWII. The nurses earned medals, respect, and overseas stripes alongside some of the most decorated men in history. Telling their story serves to enrich all the other histories we know and honors their sacrifice and commitment to the Army Nurse Corps.
In person: Free event with paid parking.
Virtual: Free event registration required.
Our Date with History series, now in its 15th year, features presentations by authors, historians, documentarians, and veterans on a variety of military history topics. Visit Cantigny or attend online to connect with these experts in a lecture and Q&A format.