A History of Knight U.S. General Hospital, 1862-1865
by
Ira Spar
Language: English
Release Date: November 5, 2013
As the Civil War’s toll mounted, an antiquated medical system faced a deluge of sick and wounded soldiers. In response, the United States created a national care system primarily funded and regulated by the federal government. When New Haven, Connecticut, was chosen as the site for a new military...