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Surgeon In Arms

Surgeon In Arms

Robert James Manion 2 Episodes Jun 8, 2026

Robert James Manion, a Canadian doctor who served in the Canadian medical corps during World War I, recounts his experiences in this memoir. The book was written before the United States entered the war, so it focuses on Canadian and Allied perspectives. After the war, Manion went on to a political career in Canada.

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Surgeon In Arms - Robert James Manion Jun 8, 2026 21480 Robert James Manion (1881-1943) was a Canadian doctor who volunteered in the Canadian medical corps during World War I. This book is his memoir of the war. After the war he entered politics and served in several Canadian governments. The listener may note a lack of mention of the United States soldier; this is because the memoir was written before the entry of that country into the war. - Summary
Surgeon In Arms - Robert James Manion Jun 8, 2026 21480 Robert James Manion (1881-1943) was a Canadian doctor who volunteered in the Canadian medical corps during World War I. This book is his memoir of the war. After the war he entered politics and served in several Canadian governments. The listener may note a lack of mention of the United States soldier; this is because the memoir was written before the entry of that country into the war. - Summary

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