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On July 2, 1944, nine (9) German Nurses arrived at the 45th Evacuation Hospital in the vicinity of La Cambe, France (Calvados Department). It had been decided by American military authorities that these Nurses, captured after the fall of Cherbourg (DRK personnel and Kriegsmarine Auxiliaries) where they had been working at the underground hospital, were to be returned to the German lines. However, they did not know until after their arrival at the hospital that they were to be released. Needless to say, they were overjoyed when they received the news. While staying at the 45th Evacuation Hospital, the CO escorted them through the facilities. The Nurses had the opportunity to observe supplies and equipment and talk to German patients and prisoners of war. They were most curious about the care and treatment given to German patients and PWs in England and on the continent. As the German Nurses and Auxiliaries went through the American hospital, the staff hoped they would remember and treat their people with the same kindness.

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On July 2, 1944, nine (9) German Nurses arrived at the 45th Evacuation Hospital in the vicinity of La Cambe, France (Calvados Department). It had been decided by American military authorities that these Nurses, captured after the fall of Cherbourg (DRK personnel and Kriegsmarine Auxiliaries) where they had been working at the underground hospital, were to be returned to the German lines. However, they did not know until after their arrival at the hospital that they were to be released. Needless to say, they were overjoyed when they received the news. While staying at the 45th Evacuation Hospital, the CO escorted them through the facilities. The Nurses had the opportunity to observe supplies and equipment and talk to German patients and prisoners of war. They were most curious about the care and treatment given to German patients and PWs in England and on the continent. As the German Nurses and Auxiliaries went through the American hospital, the staff hoped they would remember and treat their people with the same kindness.