Medics at war : military medicine from colonial times to the 21st century / John T. Greenwood, F. Clifton Berry, Jr.
| Author/creator | Greenwood, John T. |
| Other author | Association of the United States Army. |
| Other author | Berry, F. Clifton. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Annapolis, Md. : Naval Institute Press, ©2005. |
| Description | ix, 214 pages : colored illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Contents | From Revolutionary War to the Civil War, 1775-1861 -- Civil War, 1861-65 -- From Civil War to World War, 1865-1917 -- World War I, 1917-18 -- Prewar buildup and World War II in Europe, 1919-45 -- World War II--the war against Japan, 1941-45 -- Postwar and Korean War era, 1945-53 -- Cold War and Vietnam War, 1954-75 -- Post-Vietnam to end of 20th century, 1975-2000 -- Homeland security and recent combat operations, 2001-05 -- Global activities and looking ahead. |
| Abstract | Greenwood (US Army Medical Command) and Vietnam veteran Berry present a thoroughly researched history of US military medicine, beginning with the creation of a "Hospital for the Army" in 1775, up through military medical practices of 2003. The book is organized chronologically, and addresses topics such as the organization & administration in different branches of the armed forces, injuries & illnesses specific to different campaigns, notable individuals, development of treatments, |
| Summary | And women as providers of military medicine. The text is well illustrated with photographs and drawings. Annotation 2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com). |
| General note | "Presented by the Association of the United States Army." |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 200-202) and index. |
| Acquisitions source | Laupus- Daniel Shingleton, donor |
| LCCN | 2005007218 |
| ISBN | 9781591143444 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1591143446 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | UH223 .G78 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Laupus | History Reading Room - Does not circulate | UH 223 G855M 2005 | ✔ Available |