Triage: A History of America's Frontline Medics from Concord to Covid-19

Martin King has written an articulate, compelling history of American battlefield medics, offering a glimpse into the experiences of those who lived through the most brutal of conflicts. The book is a valuable tool for anyone wanting to better understand America's role in the war.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 304 pages
\n Publication date: 09 December 2021
\n Publisher: Permuted Press
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“I have never read a book like this before. Martin King has done an incredible job of capturing the essence of what it was like to be a battlefield medic during the Civil War. His writing is so vivid and descriptive that I felt like I was right there with him. This is a must-read for anyone interested in history or medicine.”
Few things bring history to life like the words of those who lived through it. Martin King offers us a glimpse into those experiences, documenting a young nation in the most formative periods of its history. Insightful, moving, and important, this book is a valuable tool for anyone wanting to better understand America's role in the most brutal of conflicts.

"I have never known better stories in my life. Thoughtful and touching beyond belief. The context Martin King provides to help tell the story is beyond reproach. This is 11 on a scale of 10."

—Commander Jeffrey Barta, Deputy Museum Systems Operations Office, Naval History and Heritage Command, Washington, DC

"Our soldiers and their missions have greatly benefited from the compassion, commitment, and selfless service of all frontline medics. Thank you for all that you've done for our nation, its soldiers, and their families."

—General David H. Petraeus, United States Army (Retired)

"Martin King has a keen eye for the human side of conflict. In His attention to the experience of medical personnel and his excellent prose provides interesting additions. It's a wonderfully unique book that offers the reader a great insight into everything about the frontline medics."

—Professor Jerome Sheridan, Author, Military Historian, American University

"I have never read a book like this before. Martin King has done an incredible job of capturing the essence of what it was like to be a battlefield medic during the Civil War. His writing is so vivid and descriptive that I felt like I was right there with him. This is a must-read for anyone interested in history or medicine."

\n Weight: 624g\n
Dimension: 159 x 238 x 29 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781642939767\n \n