Under the Red Crescent / Adventures of an English Surgeon with the Turkish Army at Plevna and Erzeroum 1877-1878

A medical officer recounts his experiences serving with Ottoman forces during the 1877–78 campaigns at Plevna and Erzeroum, combining vivid battlefield narratives with detailed accounts of surgical operations performed under fire. The narrative interweaves marches, sieges, and major engagements with camp life, hospital routine, and portraits of fellow soldiers and civilians. Chapters alternate action and reflection, discussing logistics, fortifications, discipline, and the challenges of treating mass casualties. Travel recollections, local scenes, and personal anecdotes highlight practical hardships, human resilience, and the day-to-day realities of wartime medical service.