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Were medics shot during World War II?
Yes, medics were sometimes shot during World War II, despite being protected under the Geneva Conventions as non-combatants.
Were medics specifically targeted in World War II?
Yes, medics were specifically targeted in World War II by enemy forces, despite being protected under the Geneva Conventions as non-combatants.
How many medics were in World War 2?
According to The US Army Medical Department there were over 20,000 Army medics in World War 2. If you want to know about the Navy Corpsman that served with the Marines you may have to contact the Navy. I could not find a total of Navy Corpsman who served in World War 2. Try the link I added below. Thanks.
What did World War 1 medics eat?
they ate poo and drank wee
Can medics be shot?
At one time medics were considered non-combatants and were not supposed to be shot. In World War 2 this standard seems to have changed on the Russian Front and in the Pacific. I am told that after the war US medics began carrying pistols, and today they carry assault rifles. It may be one of those gray areas like jaywalking. Medics are not supposed to be shot in war, but everybody does it anyway.
Was there medical attention for the soldiers in world war 2?
On the battle field there were 'medics' that tended to wounded men and if possible men were either driven or flown into hospitals for additional treatment. Medics jobs were to stop bleeding, cleanse the wound the best they could, give morphine and ship them out.
Were World War 1 medics armed?
Wartime medicine had not realized the value of the medic in the field in World War I. However, most of the front line medical personnel did not have weapons.
Did medics treat the African Americans when hurt in war?
Medics treated all soldiers went hurt in battle.
What were the medical technologies of World War 2?
SOMEWHAT PRIMITIVE. SINCE THERE WERE NO MD'S PRESENT, ONLY MEDICS WHO MAY HAVE BEEN ENLISTED. THE MEDICS ONLY CARRIED SMALL VIALS OF MORPHINE SULFATE AND DRESSING BANDAGES.
Can you kill medics in war without violating the rules of engagement?
No, killing medics in war violates the rules of engagement as they are considered non-combatants and are protected under international law.
Is there a list of the medics of from the battle of the bulge?
There isn't a comprehensive, publicly available list specifically detailing the medics who served during the Battle of the Bulge, as many records from that time may not be fully documented or accessible. Medics were often part of larger units and may not have been individually recognized in historical accounts. However, numerous veterans' organizations and military archives may contain personal stories and accounts that highlight the contributions of these medics. For detailed research, one could consult military history books, oral histories, or archives that focus on World War II.
In what capacity were black men in the South used in the Civil War?
Medics
