Combat Surgeon: On Iwo Jima with the 27th Marines [Illustrated] [Paperback]

James Vedder (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 17, 1998

It is a story of valor throughout, but it is a human story as well, including instances of lost nerve, duty shirking, and tactical errors. Dr. Vedder, who earned the Silver Star for his courageous actions while accompanying his litter-bearers to and from the front lines under fire, delivers a unique account from the vantage points of surgeon, leader, and semi-objective observer.--USNI Proceedings

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About the Author

Dr James S. Vedder is a retired physician living in Wisconsin. He won the Silver Star for his actions on Iwo Jima.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Presidio Press (February 17, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0891416609
• ISBN-13: 978-0891416609
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #939,759 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best war story from medic's point of view, April 18, 1999

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This review is from: Combat Surgeon: On Iwo Jima with the 27th Marines (Paperback)

Finally back in print, Vedder's Surgeon On Iwo is a classic. The most detailed account of combat from the medic's point of view I have ever read. It never gets too wordy or trite but paints an accurate picture of combat and saving lives in America's worst battle. As a career military physician I recommend this as must reading for anyone wanting to know how bad it can get, both for the medics and combatants. The writing style is matter of fact, almost stark. The best description of intensly contested, unrelenting battlefield conditions in print. All war libraries must have this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Account ***** stars plus, October 28, 2006

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Iain Williams "Iain D. Williams" (Hobart, Tasmania Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Combat Surgeon: On Iwo Jima with the 27th Marines (Paperback)

This book is written in a matter of fact way that provides an excellent understanding of the trials medical personnel underwent during the Battle for Iwo Jima. I began to read it one evening after work and couldn't put the book down until I had read the final page! It is rare to find such a book that captures your attention for such a long time. I recommend this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great first-person narrative, September 27, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Combat Surgeon: On Iwo Jima with the 27th Marines (Paperback)

I am happy to see that this book is now available in paperback. I just finished reading Dr. Vedder's book - I had found a 1984 hard-cover edition in a used book store. This is a great narrative about brutal combat on Iwo Jimo, but from the perspective of the physician, working under rather extraordinary conditions. This is an excellent book for any reader interested in WWII in the Pacific, and especially for those interested in military medicine.