Fighting for Life: American Military Medicine in World War II

Albert E. Cowdrey's "Fighting for Life: American Military Medicine in World War II" provided a comprehensive account of the development and progress of medical care during World War II, covering various fronts and services. It highlighted the challenges and innovations in battlefield medicine, including improvements in medical evacuation and care, the introduction of penicillin, and advancements in surgical care. The book concluded with the medical challenges faced during the liberation of concentration camps and the aftermath of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It was praised for its authoritative documentation and vivid eyewitness accounts, making it a significant contribution to the history of military medicine.