{"title":"Heather Sheard","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeather Sheard is a renowned author celebrated for her compelling narratives in the realm of history and military subjects. Her works often shine a light on the unsung heroes and pivotal moments of the past, offering readers a deeper understanding of historical events and their lasting impacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eWomen to the Front\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies her dedication to uncovering and chronicling the stories of pioneering women who played crucial roles during wartime. Through meticulous research and an engaging writing style, Sheard brings these historical figures to life, highlighting their invaluable contributions and the challenges they overcame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those with an interest in history and military history, Heather Sheard's collection offers an enlightening journey into the past, rich with detail and human spirit. Whether you're a history enthusiast or new to the genre, her books provide a captivating look at the narratives often left out of traditional historical accounts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"women-to-the-front-by-heather-sheard-9780143794707","title":"Women to the Front","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAustralian Women Doctors of the First World War\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the outbreak of World War I, 129 women were registered as medical practitioners in Australia, and many of them were eager to contribute their skills and expertise to the war effort. For the military establishment, however, the notion of women doctors serving on the battlefield was unthinkable. Undaunted, at least twenty-four Australian women doctors ignored official military policy and headed to the frontlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book explores the stories of the Australian women who served as surgeons, pathologists, anaesthetists, and medical officers between 1914 and 1919. Despite saving hundreds of lives, their experiences are almost totally absent from official military records, both in Australia and Great Britain, and many of their achievements have remained invisible for over a century. Until now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeather Sheard and Ruth Lee have compiled a fascinating and meticulously researched account of the Great War, seen through the eyes of these women and their essential work. From the Eastern to the Western Fronts, to Malta, and to London, we bear witness to the terrible conditions, the horrific injuries, the constant danger, and above all, the skill and courage displayed by this group of remarkable Australians. \u003cem\u003eWomen to the Front\u003c\/em\u003e is a war story unlike any other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46343752745196,"sku":"9780143794707","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4663263482239.jpg?v=1744006607"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/heather-sheard.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}