# Backwash Of War The Human Wreckage Of The Battlefield As Witnessed By An American Hospital Nurse - Ellen Newbold La Motte

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Podcast: [Classic Philosophy Library](https://stenobird.com/podcast/classic-philosophy-library-7072415)
Published: 2026-07-26T15:30:13+00:00
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"Backwash of War" by Ellen Newbold La Motte offers a harrowing glimpse into the human wreckage left in the wake of World War I as witnessed by an American nurse serving in a French field hospital. Through her candid and often bitter diary entries, La Motte captures the brutal realities of war, revealing the physical and emotional toll on soldiers and caregivers alike. This poignant account remains relevant today, as it invites listeners to reflect on the enduring impact of conflict and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable suffering.

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