D-Day: The Tide Turns 11. Angels of Mercy
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Aug 7, 2024 Discover the inspiring journeys of courageous RAF nurses who set up a field hospital in Normandy. Learn about the vital yet often overlooked contributions of women in the armed forces and at Bletchley Park, where their code-breaking efforts turned the tide of war. Female pilots bravely navigated dangerous skies, while logistical innovations like Mulberry Harbors ensured D-Day's success. Experience emotional tales from the front lines as women transformed their roles and faced challenges, leaving a lasting legacy in wartime history.
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Angels of Mercy
- Iris Ogilvy and Molly Giles, RAF nurses, volunteered for a dangerous mission in Normandy.
- Deemed "Angels of Mercy," they treated over 1,000 Allied soldiers after D-Day.
The Women's Army
- D-Day involved a "second, less obvious army": the women who made the operation possible.
- Half a million women in uniform were essential to the war effort.
Women's Services in WWII
- Women served in various roles during WWII, including ATS, Wrens, and WAF.
- Britain mobilized more women proportionally than any other belligerent nation.