Caring for the wounded on the Western Front

Caring for the wounded on the Western Front

This course explores the medical challenges faced by the British army on the Western Front during World War One. It details the innovative chain of evacuation, the roles of key medical organizations like the RAMC and FANY, and specific medical advancements such as the underground hospital at Arras. Learners will understand how high casualty rates spurred rapid developments in battlefield medicine.