Soldier-surgeon
by Douglas Arthur Reid
"The Crimean War Letters of Douglas A. Reid, 1855-1856"
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Soldier-surgeon by Douglas Arthur Reid
Details
War:
Crimean War
Perspective:
Medics
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
Europe
Page Count:
158
Published Date:
1968
ISBN13:
9780870490811
Summary
This book is a collection of letters written by Douglas A. Reid, a British military surgeon, during his service in the Crimean War from 1855 to 1856. The correspondence provides a firsthand account of medical practices and conditions during the conflict, offering insights into the challenges faced by military medical personnel. Reid's letters document his experiences treating wounded soldiers and dealing with disease, providing valuable historical perspective on military medicine during this significant 19th-century war. The collection serves as both a personal memoir and historical documentation of wartime medical service.
