The Minor Horrors of War

Name: The Minor Horrors of War
Author: Sir A. E. Shipley

By Sir A. E. Shipley

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This work surveys the biology and wartime significance of small invertebrates that afflict soldiers and camps, including lice, fleas, bedbugs, flies, moths, mites, ticks and leeches. It explains life cycles, habits, modes of transmission and how these pests spoil food, spread disease, injure skin and undermine unit health. Illustrations and practical advice on prevention, sanitation and control accompany the descriptions, aiming to inform medical officers and lay readers about measures to protect troops and reduce the non-combat causes of illness and discomfort.

About the Author

Sir A. E. Shipley

Sir A. E. Shipley was a British author known for his contributions to literature that explore the darker aspects of human experience. His works often blend elements of horror and social commentary, reflecting on the complexities of life and war. Notable titles include "More Minor Horrors," which delves into unsettling themes, and "The Minor Horrors of War," a poignant examination of the impacts of conflict. Shipley's writing is characterized by its sharp observations and a unique ability to evoke both fear and introspection in readers.