Battlefield Medics, Martin King
Battlefield Medics, Martin King
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Battlefield Medics
How Warfare Changed the History of Medicine

Author: Martin King

Narrator: Christopher Naylor

Unabridged: 7 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/01/2026


Synopsis

"This eye-opening journey through centuries of medical care on the battlefield is a fascinating read. The research is impressive, the writing style relaxed but what makes this book stand out is the personal stories of women and men who risked their lives to save others." - ANNE MACMILLAN, HISTORIAN, JOURNALIST AND AUTHOR OF WAR STORIES
Double Emmy award-winning author Martin King takes you on an enthralling journey through the history of medicine on the battlefield, covering the battles of Ancient Rome, both World Wars, Vietnam and many more. Hear true stories of the brave men and women who risked their lives to save others in the chaos of conflict, including:
- Tillie Pierce, the 16-year-old girl who tended soldiers from both sides during the American Civil War- Mary Seacole a black nurse who ran her own medical center during the Crimean War- Nellie Spindler, a staff nurse in World War I who was tragically killed in the Battle of Passchendaele- John Bradmore, the man who saved Prince Henry in the War of the Roses
Battlefield Medics includes first-hand accounts from veterans of various wars and conflicts, as well as a foreword by Colonel Robert Campbell of the 101st Airborne Division of the US Army.Told with King's usual flair for engaging narrative and eye for historical detail, this account provides a testament to these remarkable medics and the vital part they played in history.

About Martin King

Martin King is a highly qualified British military historian, author, and lecturer who's had the honor of reintroducing many U.S., British, and German veterans to the World War II battlefields where they fought. He lives in Belgium near Antwerp, where he spends his time writing, lecturing, working with veteran organizations, and visiting European battlefields.

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." In 2015 his documentary feature Searching for Augusta received no less than seven Emmy Awards for Best Historical Documentary.


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