US Army in WWII: The Medical Department: Medical Service in the European Theater Hardcover Edition

Features

1. Official CMH Publication — Published by the U.S. Army Center of Military History as CMH Pub 10-23 in the United States Army in World War II series.
2. Authored by Cosmas and Cowdrey — Written by historians Graham A. Cosmas and Albert E. Cowdrey, drawing on primary records from the Office of the Chief Surgeon, ETO.
3. European Theater Coverage — Documents Army medical operations from the 1942 buildup in the British Isles through Normandy, the breakout, the Bulge, and the final drive into Germany.
4. Organizational and Operational Detail — Examines hospital construction, evacuation chains, blood supply, preventive medicine, and the role of the Chief Surgeon under Maj. Gen. Paul R. Hawley.
5. Hardcover Binding — Durable hardback edition built for long-term reference shelf use by historians, collectors, and reenactors.
6. Maps, Charts, and Photographs — Illustrated with period photos, organizational charts, and theater maps showing medical unit dispositions across the ETO.
7. Technical Services Subseries — Second of three volumes covering overseas Medical Department activity, complementing the Mediterranean and Pacific volumes.
8. Comprehensive Index and Bibliography — Extensive notes, source citations, and a detailed index for researchers tracking units, personnel, and engagements.