Frontline U.S. Army Nurses in World War II

During World War II, 59,000 U.S. Army nurses voluntarily risked their lives for their country. Some of them were so unprepared for the reality of their service that they packed party dresses when the war began. However, they quickly faced the challenges of war, whether it was wading through water during historic landings on North African and Normandy beaches, or working tirelessly in hospital tents on the Italian front while bombs fell around them. For over fifty years, the experiences of these women remained untold, with little mention in books, historical societies, or military archives.

After years of research and countless interviews, Evelyn M. Monahan and Rosemary Neidel-Greenlee have finally shed light on the critical role that women played during the war. Their dramatic narrative details the North African and Italian Campaigns, the Liberation of France, and the Conquest of Germany, showcasing the grit, humor, and heroism displayed by U.S. Army nurses on the frontlines. "And If I Perish" is a long overdue work of history, serving as a powerful tribute to these women and their inspiring legacy.

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