War Surgeons
"War Surgeons" details how experience gained on the battlefield has lead to major medical breakthroughs. From the advent of anaesthetic to the mastery of plastic surgery and developments in neuroscience, it asks the question of how the operating theatre can keep pace with the theatrics of war.
Season 1
3 episodes
- 1. Episode 1All the great ancient civilisations had skilled surgeons. Working without anaesthetics and using only primitive painkillers, they learned to deal with devastating battle wounds inflicted by knives, swords, spears and arrows. Then came firepower. Faced with these new horrors of war, could the war surgeons continue to save lives?CCMay 23, 2017
- 2. Episode 2In this episode, we will be looking at medical advancements achieved through war experience and how surgeons and medics coped with the battle scarred of World Wars I, II and the Spanish Civil War.CCMay 2, 2017
- 3. Episode 3The third episode in this series looks at medical advancements achieved through war experience and how surgeons and medics coped with the battle-scarred of the Korean, Vietnam and more recent wars.CCMay 30, 2017
War Surgeons
"War Surgeons" details how experience gained on the battlefield has lead to major medical breakthroughs. From the advent of anaesthetic to the mastery of plastic surgery and developments in neuroscience, it asks the question of how the operating theatre can keep pace with the theatrics of war.
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
Details and artwork from TMDB. Availability from JustWatch and can change without notice.