RAMC and FANY (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What role did the RAMC play in British medical services on the Western Front?
What role did the RAMC play in British medical services on the Western Front?
Formed the backbone of medical services
What dangerous role did volunteers often undertake?
What dangerous role did volunteers often undertake?
Driving ambulances to collect wounded
How many stages were in the British medical evacuation chain?
How many stages were in the British medical evacuation chain?
Four stages
Who staffed the Regimental Aid Posts?
Who staffed the Regimental Aid Posts?
Medical Officers & stretcher bearers
How far behind the front lines were Dressing Stations located?
How far behind the front lines were Dressing Stations located?
Approximately one mile behind
From when were trained nurses deployed to Dressing Stations?
From when were trained nurses deployed to Dressing Stations?
From 1915 onwards
How long could Dressing Stations accommodate wounded soldiers?
How long could Dressing Stations accommodate wounded soldiers?
Up to a week
What type of injuries did Casualty Clearing Stations prioritise?
What type of injuries did Casualty Clearing Stations prioritise?
Life-threatening injuries
Until when were Casualty Clearing Stations primary infection control centres?
Until when were Casualty Clearing Stations primary infection control centres?
March 1918
Why were Base Hospitals located near coastal ports?
Why were Base Hospitals located near coastal ports?
For supply & evacuation access
How many beds did the underground hospital at Arras (Thompson's Cave) have?
How many beds did the underground hospital at Arras (Thompson's Cave) have?
700 beds
How many motor ambulances were funded by the British public appeal?
How many motor ambulances were funded by the British public appeal?
512 ambulances