War Surgery 1914–18

“A most interesting book, both from a World War I historical perspective and from the major changes in medicine that are so well outlined.” — British Journal of Surgery   The First World War resulted in appalling wounds that quickly became grossly infected. The medical profession had to rapidly modify its clinical practice to deal with the major problems presented by overwhelming sepsis. Besides risk of infection, there were many other issues to be addressed including casualty evacuation, a