The Winter Soldier by Daniel Mason

 

The Winter  Soldier | Daniel Mason | 2018 | Historical Fiction 

This is a World War 1 story about a medical student who enlists in the war in Poland in order to get experience as a doctor. The nurse, who is a nun at the remote field hospital where he is sent, shows him how to do everything. He grows and learns about medicine, life, and love. Suddenly, he is separated from the small hospital and thrust into other parts of the war. The entire time he is trying to get back to his first love. 

This book gives you the experiences of how horrific war is. It is also a bit of a romance and a mystery. It can get a bit grim at times because it is descriptive about the battle injuries and fighting.  Overall, I really liked the book.  

I found the video series Anzac Girls on Amazon Prime and it is a good companion to this book.  It is also about WW1 and tells the story of Australian nurses who come to Europe to serve in the war.  I watched episode number one and look forward to more of them!