An articulate, compelling history of American battlefield medics.
"I have walked the battlefields with Martin King, who has traversed them
countless times with veterans. No one knows these stories like Martin,
and no one can tell them quite the way he does."
--Rick Beyer, New York Times bestselling author of The Ghost Army
of World War II
"Few things bring history to life like the words of those who lived
through it. Martin King offers us a glimpse into those experiences,
documenting a young nation in the most formative periods of its history.
Insightful, moving, and important, this book is a valuable tool for
anyone wanting to better understand America's role in the most brutal of
conflicts."
--Dan Snow, BBC TV Presenter and historian, History Hit TV
"I have never known better stories in my life. Thoughtful and touching
beyond belief. The context Martin King provides to help tell the story
is beyond reproach. This is 11 on a scale of 10."
--Commander Jeffrey Barta, Deputy Museum Systems Operations Office,
Naval History and Heritage Command, Washington, DC
"Our soldiers and their missions have greatly benefited from the
compassion, commitment, and selfless service of all frontline medics.
Thank you for all that you've done for our nation, its soldiers, and
their families."
--General David H. Petraeus, United States Army (Retired)
"Martin King has a keen eye for the human side of conflict. In His
attention to the experience of medical personnel and his excellent prose
provides interesting additions It's a wonderfully unique book that
offers the reader a great insight into everything about the frontline
medics."
--Professor Jerome Sheridan, Author, Military Historian, American
University
