"This eye-opening journey through centuries of medical care on the
battlefield is a fascinating read. The research is impressive, the
writing style relaxed but what makes this book stand out is the personal
stories of women and men who risked their lives to save others." - ANNE
MACMILLAN, HISTORIAN, JOURNALIST AND AUTHOR OF WAR STORIES
Double Emmy award-winning author Martin King takes you on an enthralling
journey through the history of medicine on the battlefield, covering the
battles of Ancient Rome, both World Wars, Vietnam and many more. Hear
true stories of the brave men and women who risked their lives to save
others in the chaos of conflict, including:
- Tillie Pierce, the 16-year-old girl who tended soldiers from both
sides during the Civil War
- Mary Seacole a black nurse who ran her own medical center during the
Crimean War
- Nellie Spindler, a staff nurse in World War I who was tragically
killed in the Battle of Passchendaele
- John Bradmore, the man who saved Prince Henry in the War of the Roses
Battlefield Medics includes first-hand accounts from veterans of
various wars and conflicts, as well as a foreword by Colonel Robert
Campbell of the 101st Airborne Division of the US Army.
Told with King's usual flair for engaging narrative and eye for
historical detail, this illustrated account provides a testament to
these remarkable medics and the vital part they played in history.
