A History of Base Hospital 32 (Classic Reprint): Including Unit R: Including Unit R (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A vivid, document‑driven portrait of a World War I base hospital This history surveys Base Hospital 32’s formation, daily life, and wide range of medical work during the war, with careful attention to people, places, and procedures. It presents the unit’s story through staff records, departmental functions, and the experiences of patients and nurses.
This edition frames the hospital’s life from its Indianapolis roots to its service in Contrexeville, France, and beyond. It highlights the Red Cross mission, key figures, and the collaborative effort that kept medical care moving through change, growth, and the challenges of war. The text is supplemented by illustrations drawn from photographs and a catalog of personnel and affiliations, offering a grounded view of a pivotal medical unit.
- How the hospital was organized, staffed, and equipped for wartime care
- The range of medical and surgical work across departments
- Insights into life for nurses, officers, and enlisted personnel
- Context through appendices, photographs, and acknowledgments of contributors
Ideal for readers of military history, medical history, or World War I era narratives who want a grounded, record‑based account.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a firsthand account of the experiences of Base Hospital 32, a unit of American medical professionals who served in France during World War I. The author, a member of the hospital staff, vividly details the unit's mobilization in Indianapolis, training at Fort Harrison, and subsequent transatlantic voyage aboard the troop ship "George Washington." The book provides a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of wartime medical service, capturing the anxieties and triumphs of a group of individuals facing the realities of conflict. Through the authorââ â¢s keen observations, readers are offered glimpses into the daily lives of the nurses, doctors, and enlisted men, as they navigate their roles and adjust to the rigors of military life. The author also recounts the chaotic scene as the unit faces a severe storm while crossing the Bay of Biscay, highlighting the dangers and uncertainties that they encountered. The book offers a glimpse into a little-known but crucial aspect of American involvement in the First World War, reminding readers of the dedication and resilience of those who served far from home. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331968634_0
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