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[From memories about war].

B A Spivak

    Voenno-Meditsinskii Zhurnal
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    This article details the wartime and post-war medical service of military physician Spivak B.A. His experiences span from 1941 to 1964, highlighting roles in surgical and sanitary services.

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    Area of Science:

    • Military Medicine
    • Medical History

    Background:

    • Memoir publication of physician Spivak B.A., a graduate of the First Kiev Medical Institute in 1941.
    • Details military service from August 1941, including roles as chief of sanitary service and chief of an operation-bandaging unit during wartime.

    Discussion:

    • Post-war career focused on surgical roles within military treatment institutes.
    • Concluded military service in 1964 as chief of the surgical unit at Kovel garrison hospital.

    Key Insights:

    • Chronicles the career trajectory of a Soviet military surgeon.
    • Provides a firsthand account of medical service during and after World War II.

    Outlook:

    • Offers historical insights into military medical practices.
    • Contributes to the understanding of medical personnel's contributions during significant historical periods.