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

"The Australian Army Medical Corps in Egypt" by James W. (James William) Barrett is a historical chronicle offering an illustrated perspective into the formation and activities of Australian medical teams in Egypt during 1914-1915. The book highlights how the Australian Army Medical Corps, largely composed of civilian doctors before the war, quickly mobilized to address the urgent need for medical care as World War I began. It shows how medical units were formed in Egypt, detailing the challenges they overcame in setting up hospitals and managing the flow of wounded soldiers. It emphasizes the difficulties of moving medical personnel and supplies to the front lines and the creative solutions they found to deliver healthcare under extreme conditions.