Roman Combat Medics #history #documentary

Full video: https://youtu.be/-g7Cbj_9t3w Rome's Medical Corp was one of the most sophisticated of its time, allowing the Legions to greatly improve the combat effectiveness of their forces. At the front line of this service were the Capsarii, or Combat Medics whose job it was to provide immediate care to the injured. Soldiers requiring additional care would then be evacuated to the nearest hospital for specialized care by doctors and surgeons. Sources: “Medicine in the Roman Army” by Eugene H Byrne “Man and Wound” by Richard A Gabriel “Military Medicine: From Ancient Times to the 21st Century” by Jack E McCallum “Milites Medici to Army Medics” by Robb Wesselingh #history #documentary #romanarmy