1918 Helping Hands: Prayer & Care (1 Viewer)

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The ‘Spanish’ Influenza pandemic and its relation to World War I
A world-wide epidemic caused by influenza viruses led to between 50 and 100 million deaths in 1918 and 1919 (as much as 1 of every 18 people). Because neutral Spain was not censoring news it became associated with Spain but its origins are more likely to be the USA or France. It came in three waves (Spring 1918, Autumn 1918, and Winter 1919) and the second wave was unusually deadly. And unlike typical flu pandemics it disproportionately killed young healthy adults. Many researchers have suggested that the conditions of the war significantly aided the spread of the disease. And others have argued that the course of the war (and subsequent peace treaty) was influenced by the pandemic.
 

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Soldiers & Nurses during 1918-19 Flu Epidemic ( I would like to see someone make WWI Soldiers and Nurses with face masks and other protective gear) Some examples
 

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You have nailed the scene Randy, very sobering. Robin.

Thanks Robin

I wish K&C would make WWI Medical figures wearing the protective masks!!!

Stay Well
Randy
 

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