(1) The Australian Army Medical Corps in Egypt An Illustrated and Detailed Account of the Early Organisation and Work of the Australian Medical Units in Egypt in 1914–1915 (2) The War Work of the YMCA in Egypt

Abstract

(1) THE first book gives a detailed account of J. the early organisation and work of the Australian Army Medical Corps in Egypt. Prior to the outbreak of war the Corps was of meagre dimensions, in spite of the fact that compulsory medical training had come into operation in Australia in 1911. When war was declared, the Australian Government decided to raise and equip a division, 18,000 strong, the medical establishment of which consisted of regimental medical officers and three field ambulances. Later, further divisions were raised and sent to the front. It soon became clear that “lines of communication medical units” were required, and the first hospital units with a 520-bed hospital arrived in Egypt in January, 1915, and were housed at the Hteliopolis Palace Hotel. This afterwards expanded into hospital and convalescent accommodation consisting of 10,600 beds, and in the three days April 30–May 2, 1915, no fewer than 1352 cases were admitted from Gallipoli, and were successfully dealt with—a sufficient tribute to the completeness of the organisation. A general review is given of the sickness and mortality among the Australians, and of the steps taken to prevent epidemics. A chapter is devoted to - venereal diseases-described as being the greatest problem of camp life in Egypt-in which much sound advice is given for dealing with these scourges. A further chapter deals with the work of the Red Cross in Egypt, and in another suggestions are made with the view of increasing the efficiency of the Australian Army Medical Service. Sir James Barrett and Lt. Deane have compiled a very readable and useful narrative, and the volume is illustrated with many plates.

(1) The Australian Army Medical Corps in Egypt. An Illustrated and Detailed Account of the Early Organisation and Work of the Australian Medical Units in Egypt in 1914–1915.

By Lt.-Col. J. W. Barrett Lt. P. E. Deane. Pp. xiv + 259. (London: H. K. Lewis and Co., Ltd., 1918.) Price 12s. 6d. net.

(2) The War Work of the Y.M.C.A. in Egypt.

By Sir J. W. Barrett. Pp. xx + 212. (London: H. K. Lewis and Co., Ltd., 1919.) Price 10s. 6d. net.