Napoleon's Doctors: The Medical Services of the Grande Armee

Focusing on the medical services of Napoleon's Grande Armée, this account reveals the challenges faced by doctors and soldiers during Napoleonic warfare. It includes firsthand testimonies that illustrate Napoleon's complex relationship with his sick and wounded troops, as well as the struggles of army doctors seeking respect amidst brutal campaigns in Egypt, the Peninsular War, Russia, and ultimately at Waterloo. The narrative captures both the dedication of these medical professionals and the harsh realities of military life.