Angels on the Battlefield
Clara Barton
Clara Barton
Barton created a system that we still use on the battlefield today; this system was to put the priorities first and leave the others for later. For example: The severly injured soldiers would be tended to first then the ones she need to check on such as soldiers that had just gotten out of surgry and finally soldiers that needed bandage changing, morphine, or any kind of routine check up would be last.
Founded
Founded in May 21, 1881
Clara Barton
Why?
To save the lifes of people in trouble.
The Angels
These women were almost always covered in the blood of wounded soilders. They were also all volunteer nurses for the war effort.
Red Cross
Clara Barton founded the Red Cross.
War Nurses
Women that served as war nurses along with Clara Barton became known as Angels on the Battlefield.
Helping
These "Angels" cared for the soilders that were wounded in combat.
Clara Barton and The Civil War
She worked to distribute stores, clean field hospitals, apply dressings, and serve food to wounded soldiers in close proximity to several battles, including Cedar Mountain, Second Bull Run, Antietam, and Fredericksburg.