WW1 1915 RAMC MANUAL ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS STRETCHER BEARER FIELD AMBULANCE

ROYAL ARMY

MEDICAL CORPS

TRAINING1911

(Reprinted 1915)

WAR OFFICE, 1915

Published by H.M.S.O., London, 1915

Printed by Harrison & Sons, London

An original WW1 War Office Royal Army Medical Corps Manual, dating from 1915.This book is a detailed military medical services handbook intended for use by R.A.M.C Doctors, Orderlies and Stretcher Bearers. It includes a great deal of information on the care of the wounded, anatomy, first aid, nursing, emergency treatment of injuries, surgical and front-line medical equipment, the duties and equipment of stretcher bearers, Field Ambulances, Dressing Stations, Hospitals, and theorganisation of the RAMC in battlefield conditions.The book is well illustrated with line drawings and diagrams. There are several detailed illustrations of the various types of Field Ambulances.

The Royal Army Medical Corps was established in 1898. Previouslythere had been two distinct organisations within the Army Medical Services, the Medical Staff Corps and the Medical Staff (the officers). These two organisations were reorganised as the Royal Army Medical Corps on 23rd June 1898. Within three months, RAMC personnel were serving in the Sudan and soon after the corps was deployed in the Anglo-Boer War. During the First World Warthe RAMC lost 743 officers and 6130 soldiers.

Condition:

In very good condition. The boards show minor signs of wear, with a few marks to the front board and a little wear at the top of the spine. The binding and hinges are good and secure. The text and illustrations are in very good condition.

Published: 1915

Green boards with gilt titling

Dimensions: 125mm x 185mm

With numerous illustrations throughout

Pages: 453

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