The British sector of the Western Front, 1914–18: Surgery and treatment
The investigation of the British sector of the Western Front 1914-18 involves considering the context and the theatre of war, the conditions requiring medical treatment, the recovery and treatment of the wounded and the developments in surgery and medicine within the development of medicine in the early twentieth century. Evidence from national and local archives will form a central part of the investigation. |
In a nutshellKey Topic 1.The British sector of the Western Front, 1914–18: surgery & treatment.
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Key Topic 1. The British sector of the Western Front, 1914–18: How can we learn about Surgery and treatment? What might the evidence reveal?
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Key Topic 2. Knowledge, selection and use of sources for historical enquiries.
Knowledge of national sources relevant to the period and issue, e.g. army records, national newspapers, government reports, medical articles.
Knowledge of local sources relevant to the period and issue, e.g. personal accounts, photographs, hospital records, army statistics. Recognition of the strengths and weaknesses of different types of source for specific enquiries. Framing of questions relevant to the pursuit of a specific enquiry. Selection of appropriate sources for specific investigations. |
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National sources 1 Welcome Collection Blog 2 Royal Army Medical Corps 3 Welcome Library Manuscripts and Archives Local Sources 1 Local History Archives London |
A Collection of Sources
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