FROM BATTLEFIELD TO BLIGHTY 1914-1918.
Another book from my library, this one covers the treatment and transportation of wounded British soldiers during the First World War by means of personal accounts from both soldiers and medical staff.
Each chapter covers the story of either an individual or group of individuals from soldier to nurse, doctor, bearer, orderly or chaplain giving details of what they experienced. There are also chapters devoted to the ambulance trains and the not well known London Ambulance Column which took wounded soldiers from main line stations to the many hospitals around the capital.
The various accounts are fascinating and absorbing, it is a hard book to put down. The hardship that both wounded soldiers and medical staff, especially those in France, experienced makes for difficult reading but the constant thread in the book is of selfless service and fortitude, traits that are frequently evidenced in many accounts of WW1 and I believe, reflect the attitudes and perspectives of that generation.
The book is very well written and highly recommended to those interested in this important but often neglected aspect of WW1.
Another interesting book there Tony. I had heard of the LAC before, but cannot remember where! Good to see these oft neglected services getting well deserved coverage.
ReplyDeleteHi Steve....I have to admit I was not at all familiar with the LAC. I did not realise it was a separate service. It sure has an interesting story though...Regards.
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