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Civil War Battlefield Medicine

George Wunderlich talked about medical practice during the Civil War. He said the assumption that Civil War battlefield medicine was simplis… read more

George Wunderlich talked about medical practice during the Civil War. He said the assumption that Civil War battlefield medicine was simplistic at best is often an inaccurate portrayal. and the conflict still provides life-saving lessons for our technologically advanced society. He responded to questions from members of the audience.

Civil War Medicine - It’s Not What You Think” was a noon program at the National Archives. It was presented in partnership with the National Archives Assembly and the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. close

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Civil War Battlefield Medicine

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Program ID:
299397-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Aug 27, 2011 | 5:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Aug 28, 2011 | 10:59am EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Aug 27, 2011 | 5:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 27, 2011 | 9:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 28, 2011 | 10:59am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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