Edith Cavell
Edith Cavell
Edith Cavell
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the strong feelings generated by World War I had faded, Rowland<br />
Ryder summarized the fact of <strong>Cavell</strong>’s death, “It is generally<br />
assumed that <strong>Edith</strong> <strong>Cavell</strong> was sentenced to death for sheltering<br />
Allied soldiers. This is not the case. She was not<br />
sentenced to death for sheltering troops—which she had<br />
done—but for conducting soldiers [delivering injured Allied<br />
soldiers] to the enemy—which she had not done. The sentence,<br />
therefore, was not justifiable.” To this day, <strong>Edith</strong> <strong>Cavell</strong><br />
is revered, especially in Europe, as a humanitarian figure who<br />
inspired a later generation to selfless service in World War II<br />
(1939–45). In Trafalgar Square, London, a monument that<br />
honors her is inscribed with her own words: “Patriotism is not<br />
enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness for anyone.”<br />
For More Information<br />
Books<br />
Clark-Kennedy, A. <strong>Edith</strong> <strong>Cavell</strong>: Pioneer and Patriot. London: Faber, 1965.<br />
Judson, Helen. <strong>Edith</strong> <strong>Cavell</strong>. New York: Macmillan, 1941.<br />
Ryder, Rowland. <strong>Edith</strong> <strong>Cavell</strong>. New York: Stein and Day, 1975.<br />
Web sites<br />
“<strong>Edith</strong> <strong>Cavell</strong>.” [Online] http://www.thehistorynet.com/BritishHeritage/<br />
articles/1997/05972_text.htm (accessed April 2001).<br />
“Intrigue.” [Online] http://www.thehistorynet.com/MilitaryHistory/<br />
articles/08964_text.htm (accessed April 2001).<br />
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