Bibliograph

Searching for Augusta, the forgotten angel of Bastogne, directed by Mike Edward ; produced by Martin King

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Searching for Augusta, the forgotten angel of Bastogne, directed by Mike Edward ; produced by Martin King

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

Rating: Not rated

Main title

Searching for Augusta

Oclc number

964571150

Responsibility statement

directed by Mike Edward ; produced by Martin King

Runtime

Sub title

the forgotten angel of Bastogne

Summary

This is the story of Augusta Chiwy, a black Belgian nurse whose volunteer service in a US Army 10th Armored Division medical aid station during World War II's Battle of the Bulge exemplifies the best of the human spirit in the worst of times. This incredible true story begins with two nurses, Renee LeMaire and Augusta Chiwy, as they treat patients in the Bastogne aid station. LeMaire was killed on Christmas Eve and became famous as 'The Angel of Bastogne.' Meanwhile, Chiwy has been all but forgotten

Technique

live action

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Forgotten angel of Bastogne

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