medicine, military

Describes the state of medical knowledge and the practice of medicine, particularly by military medical personnel, during the Civil War.

Presents a concise study of Civil War doctors, and describes how they treated wounded soldiers on the battlefield, amputations, hospitals, and how they fought diseases.

Describes the state of medical knowledge and the practice of medicine, particularly by military medical personnel, during the Civil War.

Presents a variety of original writings which tell the trials and triumphs of the medical profession during the Civil War.

Explores the history of medical treatment during the Civil War. Firsthand, day-by-day accounts drawn from letters, journals, reports and diaries, accompanied by background and historical information, bring to life the courageous struggle on both sides of the conflict to save lives in spite of unsanitary conditions and lack of supplies.