Edith Cavell, a British nurse working in Belgium during World War I, not only saved lives on the battlefield but also helped over 200 Allied soldiers escape German-occupied territory. Her hospital became a hub for resistance efforts, and despite knowing the risk, Cavell smuggled soldiers to safety under the cover of her medical work. Her bravery cost her her life when the Germans arrested and executed her in 1915.
Cavell’s fearlessness and unwavering commitment to saving lives, no matter the cost, made her a national hero. She famously faced her execution with dignity, unrepentant for the lives she saved.
<blockquote>“</cite> <blockquote>“I realize that patriotism is not enough. I must die without hatred toward my enemies.”</blockquote> <cite>— Edith Cavell</cite> <blockquote>“I am glad to die for my country. I have no fear or shrinking. I have seen death so often that it is not strange or fearful to me.”</blockquote> <cite>— Edith Cavell</cite>
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