Médicos do Campo de Batalha

by Martin King

Battlefield Medics provides an enthralling and informative account of the history of the men and women who risked their lives to save others on the frontline. Featuring a diverse cast of characters, such as John Bradmore, the man who saved Prince Henry in the War of the Roses, the 16-year-old Tillie Pierce, a young woman who tended soldiers from both sides during the American Civil War, and Mary Seacole, the first black nurse, Battlefield Medics demonstrates the courage and compassion of the healers who worked on the battlefield. Ranging from the battles of ancient Rome to the Vietnam War, Martin King takes you on a journey through the history of medicine as seen through the lens of warfare. Told with his usual flair and penchant for engaging narrative, it provides a testament to these remarkable men and women.

Genres: History

248 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2021

About the author

Emmy Award winning British Military Historian/Author/ Lecturer who's had the honor of reintroducing many US, British and German veterans to the WWII battlefields where they fought. He lives in Belgium near Antwerp where he spends his most of his time visiting European battlefields.

His voluntary work tracing individual histories has been a labor of love for almost 30 years. He speaks, and has a working knowledge of German Italian Dutch and French. Frequently in demand as a public speaker he has lectured at many British and US colleges, universities and military bases throughout the world. The History Channel hired Martin as a Historical Consultant on their series "Cities of the Underworld". In 2007 he began a new assignment working as a Historical consultant/writer on the hit series 'Greatest Tank Battles', currently the most watched military documentary in the US. Shortly thereafter he accepted an invitation to work as a Presenter/Historical Consultant on the series 'Narrow Escapes' with Bafta Award winning documentary makers WMR.

He is a frequent visitor to the prestigious West Point Military Academy. Widely regarded as a leading authority on European Military History, General Graham Hollands referred to him as the "Greatest living expert on the Battle of the Bulge". Steven Ambrose called him "Our expert in the Ardennes". Fellow writer and notable historian Professor Carlton Joyce said "He really is the best on the Ardennes". His campaigning work for World War Two veterans recently came to attention of some leading military personnel at the Pentagon who cordially invited him to present his latest work there. Awarded 'SERVICES TO EDUCATION' certificates by the USAF and NATO. In 2015 his documentary feature 'Searching for Augusta' received no less than 7 EMMY AWARDS for 'BEST HISTORICAL DOCUMENTARY'. In 2017 his book 'THe Fighting 30th Division - They called them Roosevelt's SS' was nominated in the USA for the 'Prestigious writer Award'. He's also an Honorary Citizen and chosen Cultural Ambassador

Reviews

[Alethea · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a doctor I am very interested in the history of medicine. This book started out to be very fascinating, but did drag on a bit. I feel like maybe it needs more editing. There is a disjoint between some stories that just doesn’t allow it to feel polished. But the history is interesting.

[Lisioł Czyta · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lisioły i medycyna
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Ciekawski lisi nos zaprowadził futrzaka do książki „Wojna i medycyna. Jak działania wojenne zmieniły medycynę” pióra Martina Kinga. Lisioł z zapałem zabrał się do lektury, szybko trafiając na pierwszą ścianę, a raczej wiatr prosto w oczy. Autor ewidentnie gloryfikuje medycynę okresu antyku – głównie grecką i rzymską, obniżając przy tym wartość średniowiecznej medycyny. Cytując: „Za leczenie rannych na polu bitwy i poza nim odpowiadali głównie duchowni. Jakość oferowanej przez nich opieki obniżały wyznawane przez nich surowe zasady wynikające z doktryn religijnych”. Hmmmm w starożytnej Grecji wcale nie odmawiano pomocy chorym, uznając, że otrzymali karę boską *lisie chrząknięcie*. Nie wspominając już o takiej teorii: „Zdaniem historyków medycyna wojskowa osiągnęła poziom rzymskiej dopiero w XVII i XVIII wieku” – Rzymianie z pewnością znali broń palną i rany z nią związane! Bez komentarza. Do tego standardowe określanie średniowiecza jako „wieków ciemnych”.
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Wyprawy krzyżowe również zostały odhaczone za pomocą skrajnego przykładu ze źródeł muzułmańskich tylko i wyłącznie. Cytując autora „W każdym razie niecała średniowieczna medycyna zasługuje na miano znachorstwa”. *Lisioł powoli unosi jedną brew* cóż za niesamowicie obiektywne podejście! *słychać dźwięki wyrywania kartek*. Dalej mamy „głupią Europę” w porównaniu do rewelacyjnej chińskiej medycyny. Lisioł nic nie ma do tej drugiej, ale napisanie, że lekarz, który wyciągnął komuś strzałę z twarzy tak, że pacjent przeżył, posiadał „szczątkową wiedzę” jest lekkim nietaktem. Tak, mowa o Johnie Bradmorze, autorze szczegółowego traktatu o chirurgii i przyszłym królu Anglii Henryku V.
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Książka nie oferuje też tego, co zapewnia w tytule, czyli historii medycyny pola walki. Głównie jest to zbiór opowieści o konkretnych pielęgniarkach pracujących w warunkach frontowych. Treść sięga teoretycznie od antyku do Iraku i Afganistanu. Lisioł pisze teoretycznie, bo o Bizancjum czy starożytnej Persji możecie zapomnieć. Jednym piśnięciem, chociaż w środku można znaleźć ciekawostki, to Lisioł nie poleca. Ciągła stronniczość autora jest po prostu męcząca, podobnie jak przekłamania historyczne.

[Witch-at-Heart · Rating 4 out of 5]

Battlefield medics is an eye opener. It does tend to be a little long winded in a few spots but overall I was very interested in seeing how medical advances due to field medic techniques have evolved.

[David Dunagan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book. Was not what I expected. Still interesting. Good exposure for the black people and their contibutions to this book's subject.
editing needed . p116 Hemingway was not the author to From Here to Eternity. It was James Jones.
Hemingway wrote Farewell to Arms which may be the book the author meant.
Also on p. 116 Austrians had already been defeated in the Battle of the Piave and the Italians were in the midst of launching their counterattack.
I think he meant Italians had been defeated.

[Mick Maurer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent history from the Greeks & Romans, to the Middle Ages, Napolean, the US Civil War, the founding of the International & US Rec Cross/Red Crescent, WW I, WW II, Korean, Vietnam, Afghanistan & Iraq Wars/Conflicts/Police Actions. The Medical Advancements, and the new weaponry.

[Yasmin Berger · Rating 3 out of 5]

Foi legal de ler, mas não gostei tanto da escrita, pareceu muito "homem hétero falando de guerra e martirizando gente sofrendo", apesar de eu saber que não foi isso que o cara quis passar. Mas, fiquei com essa impressão, principalmente quando tava falando de profissionais mulheres.

[Dawnita Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not what I was expecting. I wanted an in-depth look at actual medical treatments.

[Vitória Carolina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pensei que falaria mais sobre ciência e tals, a parte histórica dele é bem mais marcante, mas mesmo assim é uma boa leitura... :) aprendi várias coisas!