Frontline Surgeon
eBook - ePub

Frontline Surgeon

New Zealand medical pioneer Douglas Jolly

  1. 324 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Frontline Surgeon

New Zealand medical pioneer Douglas Jolly

About this book

A gripping biography of a New Zealand surgeon on the front lines of history's most brutal conflicts.

Discover the untold story of Doug Jolly, a Central Otago-born surgeon whose compassion and innovation saved countless lives during the Spanish Civil War and World War II. Frontline Surgeon unveils Jolly's journey from a storekeeper's son to a pioneering figure in trauma medicine, detailing his development of the 'three-points-forward' system and his unwavering commitment to treating all, regardless of their uniform.

This biography explores:

  • The challenges of performing surgery amidst the chaos of war
  • The medical innovations born from necessity on the front lines
  • The personal sacrifices and unwavering dedication of a humanitarian
Perfect for readers of medical history, military biographies, and anyone seeking inspiration from a life of courage and service.

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Information

Publisher
Massey University Press
Year
2024
eBook ISBN
9781991016904
Subtopic
Medicine Biographies

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Contents
  4. List of Illustrations
  5. Author’s Note
  6. 1. The Center of Gravity of the World
  7. 2. The Storekeeper’s Son
  8. 3. Attributes Every Battle Surgeon Should Possess
  9. 4. Christian Left
  10. 5. Bread, Peace, and Liberty
  11. 6. Nine Months of Winter
  12. 7. A River of Blood
  13. 8. Urgent Need of Salvation
  14. 9. He Does Honor to His Name
  15. 10. The Safest Place in Spain
  16. 11. Changing the Front and the Weapons
  17. 12. The System, Not the Surgeon
  18. 13. The Tobruk Plaster
  19. 14. Merry Hell
  20. 15. Phantom Pain
  21. 16. Light in the Darkness
  22. 17. Saving from Submersion
  23. Acknowledgments
  24. Appendix: “Surgical Curiosities in Two Wars”
  25. Notes
  26. Bibliography
  27. Copyright

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