Searching for Augusta

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One of the joys of studying history is that people emerge from the shadows whose actions that would otherwise have been forgotten demand our attention. One such is Augusta Chiwy, a Belgian nurse who found herself immersed in the horror of the Battle for Bastogne during Christmas 1944 and responded with spectacular courage and compassion. Chiwy's story has now been revealed in full by the energetic researches of Martin King who has demonstrated that Chiwy should be counted as one of history's true heroes -- Peter Snow, Historian, Author, TV Presenter of '20th Century Battlefields' His Majesty entrusted me with the honor of conveying...his appreciation for your very interesting book. Highly sensible to the remembrance of those who suffered and even gave their lives, like many allied soldiers did, to free Europe and Belgium, the King was deeply moved by the feature documentary." -- General Jef van den Put, Chief of the Military Household of the King of Belgium Martin's story of Augusta Chiwy reminds me of that which the soldiers in the 327th Infantry Brigade, 101st Airbone Division hold dear: selflessness, duty, and commitment. Augusta serves as a shining example of these attributes and this story reminds all of us in uniform that we must never forget the sacrifice and service of those who came before us. This is a must see for anyone and also those who have served as well as their loving, supportive families. -- Colonel Rob Campbell (ret'd), Commander, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) I have never known a better story in my life. It is thoughtful and touching beyond belief. The context that you provide on the Bulge to help tell the story is beyond reproach. This 11 on a scale of 10. -- Commander Jeffrey Barta, Deputy Museum Systems Operations Office, Naval History and Heritage Command It brought me to tears! -- Norman Lichtenfeld, Author, Historian Thanks to the passion and determination of Martin King to deliver the extraordinary details of this modern day saint, Augusta Chiwy's life of humility and drive to do the right thing even in the face of hell can never be forgotten again! -- Helen Patton, granddaughter of General George Patton Augusta Chiwy, a civilian volunteer nurse to the 101st Airborne Division fighting in and around Bastogne in December 1944, will be forever remembered as the young girl from Burundi who became the ultimate symbol of self sacrifice and devotion to our wounded in need. With her religious faith and experienced mind and hands Augusta Chiwy became the modern battlefield's Florence Nightingale to our besieged divisions that were outnumbered 10 to 1 in both armor and men. Her iconic sacrifices have been honored by the American and Belgium governments along with numerous organizations thanks to Martin King's tireless efforts to get her the recognition she so justly deserved. A petite figure of gigantic historic proportions now resting in Bastogne but reunited in heaven. -- Carlton Joyce, Author of 'Stand Where They Fought' and lifelong friend of Dwight D. Eisenhower