Lifeline : a British casualty clearing station on the Western Front, 1918
Gordon, Iain2013
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On 21st March 1918, 29th and 3rd Casualty Clearing Stations RAMC were encamped at Grévillers, just behind the front line when Germany launched its final, massive offensive. These field hospitals were the lifeline to the rear for the unabated deluge of wounded which soon overwhelmed both units; all wards were full and operating theatres were working round the clock to deal with the endless queues for ambutations and major surgery. 'Lifeline' is a touching record of the care provided by an often exhausted but dedicated medical and nursing staff and the bravery and spirit of their patients.
Main title:
Lifeline : a British casualty clearing station on the Western Front, 1918 / Iain Gordon ; foreword by Major-General von Bertele.
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Imprint:
Stroud : Spellmount, 2013.
Collation:
176 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
9780752489964 (hbk)
Dewey class:
940.47509
Language:
English
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BRN:
2068643
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