U.S. Army Ambulances and Medical Vehicles in World War II (Hardcover)

Of all the armies involved in World War II, the U.S. Army developed the most sophisticated system for the transport and treatment of injured and sick soldiers, pushing the boundaries of available technology to give their men the best chance of not only survival but a full recovery. Each infantry regiment had a medical detachment that was tasked with conserving the strength of the regiment by not only providing medical and dental treatment but also undertaking all possible measures to keep the regiment healthy. In combat they would provide emergency medical treatment on the battlefield, then move casualties to aid stations they had established. At aid stations casualties would be triaged, stabilized and treated before being moved on for further treatment. Vehicles formed a crucial part of the Medical Detachment's equipment. This fully illustrated, comprehensive books covers all types of medical vehicles used both in-theater and in the United States, including ambulances and technical support vehicles. It details vehicle markings and the equipment modified for use in the evacuation of troops from the battlefield; and the other uses these vehicles were adapted for during the war including their use as "Clubmobiles" and "Chuck Wagons" by the American Red Cross.

General

Imprint:	Casemate Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Casemate Illustrated Special
Release date:	June 2020
Authors:	Didier Andres
Dimensions:	254 x 203 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	144
ISBN-13:	978-1-61200-865-3
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > War & defence operations > Battles & campaigns Books > Humanities > History > World history > From 1900 > Second World War Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > History > World history > From 1900 > Second World War
LSN:	1-61200-865-8
Barcode:	9781612008653

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