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Delve into one of the pioneering volumes focused on the systematic medical treatment of soldiers amidst the chaos of modern warfare. This remarkable work, crafted by British doctors who served on the front lines during WWI, includes a dedicated chapter on the unique care required for airmen. Be prepared for graphic descriptions of war wounds that may not be suitable for the faint of heart, along with striking images in the original source book. - Summary by BellonaTimes

Immerse yourself in the poignant letters of a Brisbane doctor stationed at the Western Front from 1914 to December 1915. He shares captivating anecdotes from World War I, including the unique challenges of de-lousing an entire regiment, the meticulous layout of the urine trenches, and gripping eyewitness accounts of the battles of Neuve Chapelle and Ypres. He also offers a contemporary perspective on the Gallipoli campaign, recounting the harrowing moments when enemy shells rained down on ambulances and the perilous nighttime retrievals of the wounded from the trenches. This era of remarkable ...

Ellen Newbold La Motte (1873–1961) was a pioneering American nurse, journalist, and author who made her mark during World War I. In 1915, she bravely volunteered as one of the first American war nurses in Europe, serving in a French field hospital in Belgium. There, she meticulously documented the harrowing realities of war in a candid diary, revealing the grim and often darkly humorous experiences of wounded soldiers. Cynthia Wachtell, a research associate professor of American studies at Yeshiva University, delved into La Mottes life and her powerful war writings. Her explosive book, The ...

Ellen Newbold La Motte (1873–1961) was an American nurse, journalist, and author who made her mark during World War I. In 1915, she became one of the first American war nurses to volunteer in Europe, where she treated soldiers in a French field hospital in Belgium. La Motte kept a poignant diary that vividly captured the harrowing realities of war. As a professor of American studies who has devoted years to researching her life, I delved into her compelling war writings. Shortly after the war began, La Motte published her groundbreaking book, “The Backwash of War,” which presents a mix ...

During the tumult of the American Civil War, the United States Sanitary Commission emerged as a vital lifeline, akin to a forerunner of the Red Cross. Staffed by dedicated volunteers, it played a crucial role in augmenting the medical care provided by the armed forces. This memoir offers a poignant glimpse into the hardships, triumphs, and heart-wrenching realities faced by doctors, nurses, and volunteers as they fought to save lives and provide comfort to grieving families. Through vivid storytelling, it captures the essence of a campaign marked by both despair and hope. Note The term “...

Dive into a gripping three-part tale from the July to September 1911 issues of Physical Culture magazine. This prescient story, commissioned by the influential health and fitness pioneer Bernarr Macfadden, paints a vivid picture of a looming world war between Japan and the United States. While Japan boasts a sophisticated society, it grapples with food shortages and overpopulation, pushing it toward conflict with an America struggling with widespread ill health and detrimental habits. Some of the author‚As predictions about the future are chillingly accurate. Join narrator Kate Follis as she...

Vor fünf Jahren begann die Pandemie in Deutschland. Aber wissen wir eigentlich noch, wie es war – das Leben im Lockdown, die Kontaktbeschränkungen, die Sommer voller Hoffnung? Dies ist ein Ort der Erinnerung. Wir erzählen die Chronik von Covid-19 in Deutschland. Wir sprechen mit den Menschen, die diese Zeit geprägt haben. Und mit denen, die damals kaum gehört wurden – aber heute noch darunter leiden.

Plötzlich war es Krebs !!!