George F. Jeffcott, Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of the Army
Even in the relatively specialized field of the history of military medicine, dentistry has received less than its fair share of attention, especially given the debilitating effects of dental problems and the unique logistical problems of dealing with them in the field. The "United States Army Dental Service in World War II" contains a wealth of valuable information on the founding of the Army Dental Corps, its experiences in World War I, and the administrative and morale issues that plagued the Corps during and after its ramp-up during World War II. Most of the book provides a detailed...
Even in the relatively specialized field of the history of military medicine, dentistry has received less than its fair share of attention, especially...