The Reconstruction of Warriors
Archibald McIndoe,the Royal Air Force and the Guinea Pig Club
E R Mayhew
Discover the inspiring history of the Guinea Pig Club, a band of airmen seriously burned in airplane fires during World War II, and the maverick surgeon Archibald McIndoe who revolutionized plastic surgery and constructed a medical infrastructure from scratch. Through first-person recollections and official records, learn how McIndoe's revolutionary treatment regime and unique focus on holistic care secured these heroes an honored place in British society. The perfect read for those interested in military history, medicine, and true acts of heroism.
Publish Date
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.11
ISBN
9781853676109
Recommendations
1
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2019-06-06T16:45:20.000Z
@sellis1808 @CeredigionArch @ExploreWellcome That's a great book! Anything by Emily Mayhew is excellent. This one focuses on WWII, but if you are interested in WWI, she has another book called WOUNDED (not about reconstructive surgery but about medical services during the Great War). – source