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Because there were plenty of injuries.
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Did Germans have medics?
Simple answer: Yes. The German army in WWII regarded medics much the same as Americans did medics and navy corpsmen. Medics in the German army wore armlets with a red cross on a white background, were generally unarmed and were considered protected under the Geneva Conventions.
Were any US Navy medics involved in the D-Day Landing?
Yes, there were many US Navy medics.
Did World War 2 medics carry a firearm?
No. To be eligible for protection under the Geneva Convention as noncombatants medics had to be unarmed. It took a brave man. They had to expose themselves to the worst of enemy fire to rescue the wounded. Japan did not sign the Geneva Convention and routinely shot medics, so in the Pacific some medics did arm themselves. <><><><> Under the Geneva Accords, and the Laws of Land Warfare, medics and chaplains may carry firearms for the purpose of defending wounded persons "from wild animals". They wisely do not define "wild animals" While many medics did NOT carry firearms (and were some very brave people) some DID.
Which weapon do an American medic from world war 2 have?
Most medics were not armed, or they carried the M1911 .45 cal pistol. In later conflicts, a wider range of arms were available to medics. While medics are 'non combatants,' they are armed to protect their patients.
How did London survive the attacks ww1?
There were no air attacks on London in WW1.
What is one war Italy has been in?
They have been in plenty, the biggest probably being WW1 and WW2.
What are the different types of medics?
There are a number of types of 'medics' there are emergency response medics, combat medics and first aiders, who all need different kinds of training. Each are involved in different fields of aid and have their own specialties.
When did Medics - TV series - end?
Medics - TV series - ended on 1995-11-24.
When was Medics - TV series - created?
Medics - TV series - was created on 1990-11-14.
Can commissioned officers be medics in the National Guard?
They can serve in the medical field, but they can't be actual combat medics.
Did Germans have medics?
Simple answer: Yes. The German army in WWII regarded medics much the same as Americans did medics and navy corpsmen. Medics in the German army wore armlets with a red cross on a white background, were generally unarmed and were considered protected under the Geneva Conventions.
What careers in the Vietnam war benefit the most economically?
Aviation mechanics, Air Traffic Controllers, Wheeled Vehicle mechanics, medics (medics in Vietnam performed work that DOCTORS in the United States never performed), HELICOPTER PILOTS (a booming business today), truck drivers, and plenty of administrative personnel experience (Finance, Accounting, Personnel Management, etc.).
Did medics treat the African Americans when hurt in war?
Medics treated all soldiers went hurt in battle.
Were any US Navy medics involved in the D-Day Landing?
Yes, there were many US Navy medics.
What actors and actresses appeared in Medics in Vietnam - 2008?
The cast of Medics in Vietnam - 2008 includes: John Irvin as himself
Why do medics wear white?
cals
What are pararescuemen certified to do?
Combat medics
