Saving Lives on the Front Line The work of military nurses at Passchendaele transformed the perception of women’s war service, showing they could perform life-saving work and risk their lives at the front. Christine Hallett | Published in History Today Volume 67 Issue 7 July 2017 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. First World WarGenderMilitary Related Articles For England’s Sake: Women Engineers in the First World War Popular articles The Velvet Revolution In The Regions Stalingrad: The Unbreakable City