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The medical war

by Mark Harrison

Medical careWorld War, 1914-1918Military MedicineHistoryWorld war, 1914-1918, great britainMedicine, militaryHistory, 20th CenturyWorld War I

'The Medical War' describes the role of medicine in the British Army during the First World War. It argues that medicine played a vital part in the war, helping to sustain the morale of troops and their families, and reducing the wastage of manpower.

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Book data: Open Library