An English woman-sergeant in the Serbian Army

"An English Woman-Sergeant in the Serbian Army" by Flora Sandes is a true story from the early 1900s about Sandes's time as a nurse who becomes a soldier in the Serbian Army during World War I, making her the only foreign woman fighting on the front lines. It's a story about courage, the tough choices people make during war, and the friendships that grow between soldiers facing terrible situations. The story kicks off with Sandes heading back to Serbia during a difficult retreat, showing how determined she is to rejoin the Serbian forces after working as a nurse before. She faces all sorts of problems, like traveling through war-torn areas and connecting with Serbian soldiers and leaders, but she’s set on helping in any way she can. This beginning shows not only how dedicated she is but also gives a taste of the hard times and struggles that she and others had to deal with during the war, setting the scene for her adventures and the hardships she experiences while committing to the Serbian cause.