The Official History of the Australian Army Medical Services 1914-1918: Volume 1

OFFICIAL HISTORY OF THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY MEDICAL SERVICES 1914-1918 Volume 1 Gallipoli \u2013 Palestine \u2013 New Guinea\nThe complete \u201COther Theatres\u201D volume of this rare Official History, covering in great detail, in three parts, The Gallipoli Campaign,The Campaign in Sinai and Palestine, The Occupation of German New Guinea.This study of medical problems and events was deliberately and exactly based on military history.\nIn PART I by A G Butler, the general and detailed plans for the medical arrangements for the Landing, the operations in August, and the Evacuation are described; the working of these plans at Anzac, on the lines of communication, and at the base, are reviewed; and the causes and consequences of the confusion in the clearance of the wounded, which occurred in connection with the Landing and, to a less extent, the August fighting, are traced and exposed. The important part allotted to the inadequately-prepared \u201CBlack Ships\u201D at the Landing is fully.