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Routledge Keep the Men Alive: Australian POW Doctors - Routledge

Name: Keep the Men Alive: Australian POW Doctors - Routledge
Brand: Routledge
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Explore a profound historical account of survival and medical duty during World War II. During the conflict, 22,000 Australian military personnel were taken prisoner by the Japanese military. In the desperate conditions of forced labour, disease, and starvation, 8,000 of these men lost their lives in captivity. This book examines the incredible role played by the 106 Australian medical officers who were also imprisoned. Many survivors credit their ability to return home after the war to the tireless efforts of these doctors. Through their stories, you witness the impossible choices faced by medical staff who had to decide how to provide care when resources were non-existent. This work provides a deep look into the lived experiences of those who faced extreme hardship. It is an essential read for those interested in military history, medical history, and the resilience of the human spirit under the most challenging circumstances imaginable.

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Provides a detailed historical account of the 22,000 Australian military personnel who became prisoners of war under the Japanese military.

Examines the survival stories of those who endured three and a half years of forced labour, disease, and starvation.

Focuses on the critical role of the 106 Australian medical officers who worked to save lives in captivity.

Offers insight into the difficult ethical dilemmas faced by doctors working in desperate prisoner of war conditions.

Documents the experiences of the 8,000 Australian personnel who died while held in captivity during World War II.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0367718553
Category: Books > Subjects > Health, Family & Lifestyle > Medical & Healthcare Practitioners > General Medical Issues
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 31 March 2021
Listed Since: 06 February 2021

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