Navy Surgeon
by William J. Walsh, M.D.
"Vietnam"
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Navy Surgeon by William J. Walsh, M.D.
Details
War:
Vietnam War
Perspective:
Medics
Military Unit:
US Navy
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
Asia
Page Count:
148
Published Date:
2021
ISBN13:
9781649134578
Summary
Navy Surgeon: Vietnam is Dr. William J. Walsh's firsthand account of his experiences as a U.S. Navy medical officer serving during the Vietnam War. The book provides a detailed chronicle of his time treating wounded soldiers and marines in combat zones, offering readers an intimate look at the challenges faced by military medical personnel under wartime conditions. Walsh describes the medical procedures, ethical dilemmas, and emotional toll of working in field hospitals and aboard hospital ships. His narrative combines professional medical insights with personal reflections, giving readers an authentic perspective on military medicine during one of America's most controversial conflicts.