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Edith Cavell was a British nurse who helped injured soldiers during World War I.

She cared for soldiers from all countries, no matter which side they were fighting for. She also helped some soldiers escape so they could get to safety.

The German army found out and arrested her. She was put on trial and sentenced to death.

In 1915, she was executed by firing squad. The day before, she said that people should not hate others, even during a war.

Today, Edith Cavell is remembered for being brave, kind, and caring for everyone who needed help.

Edith wanted to become a nurse after helping to care for her father when he was ill. In 1896, she trained to be a nurse at a hospital in London.

When World War One began, Edith travelled to Belgium to help soldiers who had been hurt in the war. She cared for all injured soldiers, no matter which country they came from.

Edith also secretly helped around 200 soldiers escape from the German army. She helped them get to safety so they would not be captured.

When the German soldiers discovered what Edith was doing, they arrested her. Edith admitted that she had helped soldiers escape. As a punishment, the Germans ordered that she be executed.

After Edith died, many people honoured her bravery. A special memorial service was held for her, and she was later buried at Norwich Cathedral.

Today, Edith Cavell is remembered as a hero. She risked her own life to help others and cared for many soldiers who were sick or injured during the war.