ABSTRACT
I. WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED FROM THE PAST? A. The Importance of Military Influence The nature of trauma and the care of the wounded is essentially independent of the circumstances under which injuries occur. Initial resuscitation, triage, transport (evacuation), and definitive care for the injured demand basic strategic and organizational systems. Unfortunately, major advances in trauma care can be greatly attributed to experiences gained in wars, and thus we can benefit from the lessons compiled in the history of military medicine.
