Yes, medics were specifically targeted in World War II by enemy forces, despite being protected under the Geneva Conventions as non-combatants.
Yes, medics were sometimes shot during World War II, despite being protected under the Geneva Conventions as non-combatants.
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.
During World War 2, they targeted the people of the Jewish religion.
No, killing medics in war violates the rules of engagement as they are considered non-combatants and are protected under international law.
the jews
In World War 1 the Jews were not specifically targeted. Perhaps you are thinking of World War 2 and the Holocaust?
Yes, medics were sometimes shot during World War II, despite being protected under the Geneva Conventions as non-combatants.
they ate poo and drank wee
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.
Shipyards and factories in Scotland were targeted.
yes bombers targeted military bases and war factories as well as airfields but civilian citites were targeted too
jews
In World War 1 the Jews were not specifically targeted. Perhaps you are thinking of World War 2 and the Holocaust?
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.
yes medic was a military occupation and had no bearing on rank and promotion
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.
Medics treated all soldiers went hurt in battle.