A History of Base Hospital 32: Including Unit R (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Benjamin D. Hitz

9780265582466: A History of Base Hospital 32: Including Unit R (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265582466 ISBN 13: 9780265582466

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A vivid, document‑driven portrait of a World War I base hospital

This history surveys Base Hospital 32’s formation, daily life, and wide range of medical work during the war, with careful attention to people, places, and procedures. It presents the unit’s story through staff records, departmental functions, and the experiences of patients and nurses.

This edition frames the hospital’s life from its Indianapolis roots to its service in Contrexeville, France, and beyond. It highlights the Red Cross mission, key figures, and the collaborative effort that kept medical care moving through change, growth, and the challenges of war. The text is supplemented by illustrations drawn from photographs and a catalog of personnel and affiliations, offering a grounded view of a pivotal medical unit.

How the hospital was organized, staffed, and equipped for wartime care
The range of medical and surgical work across departments
Insights into life for nurses, officers, and enlisted personnel
Context through appendices, photographs, and acknowledgments of contributors

Ideal for readers of military history, medical history, or World War I era narratives who want a grounded, record‑based account.
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