Physical description

Stapled illustrated book, cream cover with brown print. in the centre is an illustration of a seated soldier wearing a helmet with a rifle across his lamp. Title above this illustration and autho's name below.

Inscriptions & markings

Previous catalogue number handwitten at top right along with name 'M.C.PIERCY' underlined [all blue ink] Inside front cover M C Piercy and an adress that has been crossed out [handwritten black ink] Handwritten notes on title page re author 'Died in California about 1987, Editor of U.S. Medical Journal' 'Son of Douglas Brass, war correspondent for 'Herald'' [black ink]

Summary

The book details the devastating impact of the Vietnam war on the region's civilian healthcare system, highlighting critical doctor shortages and reliance on foreign medical teams.