Diane Badcock, Anne Healey, and four other Australian Army nurses worked at the only Australian field hospital in Vietnam from 1962 to 1972. They treated wounded soldiers amid the chaos of war, facing the physical and emotional challenges of their roles. Through personal interviews, the documentary presents their experiences and sacrifices, offering insight into the critical medical care provided during the Vietnam War. Directed by Polly Watkins, the film won an Australian Film Institute award in 2006.

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Meet the six Australian nurses who served in Vietnam.
Find out about their experiences in a field hospital.
See the impact of war on medical personnel.

Did You Know

Six Australian Army nurses are featured in the documentary.
The nurses served in Vietnam from 1962 to 1972.
The film won an Australian Film Institute award in 2006.

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Who directed the documentary Vietnam Nurses?

Polly Watkins directed the documentary Vietnam Nurses.

How long is the documentary Vietnam Nurses?

The documentary Vietnam Nurses has a duration of 52 minutes.

What award did Vietnam Nurses win?

Vietnam Nurses won an Australian Film Institute award in 2006.

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