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E31: From Milites Medici to Army Medics – A two thousand year tradition of military medicine By Robb Wesselingh

E31: From Milites Medici to Army Medics – A two thousand year tradition of military medicine By Robb Wesselingh

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"From Milites Medici to Army Medics – A two thousand year tradition of military medicine" by Robb Wesselingh, published in the Journal of Military and Veterans’ Health (JMVH). The article explores the historical development of military medicine, asserting that many significant medical advances originated during times of conflict, citing examples from the Napoleonic Wars and World War II. It then focuses heavily on the Roman Empire, specifically detailing how Emperor Augustus's military reforms established a professional medical corps (milites medici) and led to the creation of the first organized military hospitals, the valetudinaria. Furthermore, the source discusses how these military innovations, particularly regarding sanitation and public health principles, were subsequently adopted by the civilian population, demonstrating the lasting impact of military medical practice.

You can read the original article here: https://jmvh.org/article/692/
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