Burma surgeon returns / / Gordon S. Seagrave
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| Autore: |
Seagrave Gordon Stifler <1897-1965, >
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| Titolo: |
Burma surgeon returns / / Gordon S. Seagrave
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| Pubblicazione: | [Potomac, Maryland] : , : Pickle Partners publishing, , [2016] |
| ©2016 | |
| Edizione: | 1st ed. |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (253 pages) |
| Disciplina: | 926.1 |
| Soggetto topico: | World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care |
| World War, 1939-1945 | |
| World War, 1939-1945 - Burma | |
| Medicine - Burma | |
| Nota di contenuto: | Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- DEDICATION -- ILLUSTRATIONS -- MAPS -- PUBLISHER'S FOREWORD -- PART ONE-RAMGARH TO THE NAGA HILLS -- 1-THE TRAIL OF THE REFUGEES -- 2-RAMGARH TRAINING CENTER -- 3-GARRISONS IN THE NAGA HILLS -- PART TWO-THE LONG ROAD TO MYITKYINA -- 4-THE FIRST OFFENSIVE -- 5-THE HUKAWNG VALLEY -- 6-MYITKYINA! MYITKYINA! -- 7-SURGERY AT THE AIRSTRIP -- PART THREE-RETURN TO NAMKHAM -- 8-THE TASTE OF PEACE -- 9-BEGINNING OF THE END -- 10-HOME -- REQUEST FROM THE PUBLISHER. |
| Sommario/riassunto: | Burma Surgeon Returns by Gordon S. Seagrave, M.D., chronicles the experiences of Dr. Seagrave and his medical team during World War II in Burma. The book details Seagrave's efforts to provide medical care amidst the challenges of war, disease, and limited resources. As a fourth-generation American in Burma, Seagrave established a medical mission in Namkham, building a hospital and training local nurses. His narrative includes the retreat with General Stilwell's forces into India and the subsequent return to Burma, highlighting the resilience and dedication of his team. The book is intended for readers interested in medical history, World War II, and humanitarian efforts in challenging environments. |
| Titolo autorizzato: | Burma surgeon returns |
| ISBN: | 9781787202436 |
| 1787202437 | |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910157564903321 |
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