| 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) |
