A surgeon in khaki

Name: A surgeon in khaki
Author: Arthur Anderson Martin

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About This Book

A surgeon records his personal impressions and medical duties while attached to ambulance units and hospitals during the opening campaigns in France and Flanders. The narrative follows movements from ports and marches to major engagements such as the Marne and the Aisne and through sectors behind La Bassée and near Ypres, combining vivid battlefield and hospital scenes, descriptions of transport and surgical practice, logistical challenges, and reflections on the strains, small comforts, and camaraderie of wartime medical work.

About the Author

Arthur Anderson Martin

Arthur Anderson Martin was a notable figure whose experiences as a surgeon during wartime are vividly captured in his work, "A Surgeon in Khaki." This book provides a firsthand account of the challenges and realities faced by medical personnel in the field, reflecting both the physical and emotional toll of war. Martin's writing offers insights into the medical practices of his time and the human stories behind the conflicts, contributing to the understanding of military medicine and its impact on soldiers and society.