Battlefield Angels by Scott Mcgaugh
Author, journalist, and USS Midway Museum spokesman Scott McGaugh reveals the riveting stories of the men and women who save lives on the front lines in Battlefield Angels, the first book about battlefield medicine in the US military. Told from the point of view of the unsung heroes who slide into bomb craters and climb into blazing ships, this unique look at medicine in the trenches traces the history of the military medical corps and the contributions it has made to America's health, for example, how the military medical corps pioneered the ambulance concept, emergency medevac helicopters, hospital designs, and contagious disease prevention. McGaugh also details how the military medical corps has adopted medical science discoveries, field tested them in battle, adapted them, and proved their value.
Scott McGaugh is a veteran journalist and the author of Midway Magic (CDS/Perseus) and Midway Memories, an historic photo essay self-published for visitors to the USS Midway Museum. Midway Magic is in its second edition; Midway Memories in its third. Midway Magic became the basis for a History Channel program, “Hero Ship: The USS Midway,” featuring the author. Television appearances have included the History Channel, Travel Network, Discovery Channel, Outdoor Channel, FOX Network, and Australia's Today Show. Scott makes four to eight public speeches monthly and travels regularly on behalf of the museum. He also is a seasoned marketing communications professional with 24 years of experience with particular emphasis in public relations and promotions. Author's previous titles: Midway Magic. Hardcover, 256 pages. $24.95. CDS/Perseus, 2004. ISBN: 159315027X/978-1593150273. 20,000 copies over two print runs. Midway Memories. Hardcover, 72 pages. $19.00. Self-published, 2005. ISBN: 097748050X/978-0977480500. 35,000 copies sold.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781849085151 |
| ISBN 10 | 1849085153 |
| Title | Battlefield Angels |
| Author | Scott Mcgaugh |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2011-07-20 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Prizes | Commended for Benjamin Franklin Award (History) 2012 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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