Over the last five centuries, the development of modern weapons and warfare has created an entirely new set of challenges for practitioners in the field of mili

This volume highlights the people and scientific developments in military medicine through the ages, concentrating on medical advances that changed both warfare

“An incredible resource for anyone interested in the human experience of the Civil War―as recorded by a medical professional tasked with saving lives.”—

Examines the fascinating role of medicine in ancient military cultures; Shows how the ancients understood the body, patched up their warriors, and sent them bac