Peer-reviewed research, commentary and history from across military and veterans’ health.
DECEPTION IN WAR AND PEACE Deception of an enemy force in conflict dates back millennia. In the lead up to the second Battle of El Alamein in October 1942, Lieutenant…
Dysentery (blood and pus in faeces) has been an epidemic disease in armies throughout history. The Australian Imperial Force (AIF) encountered epidemic dysentery in both Gallipoli in 1915 and Palestine…
Background: Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing. Disability is defined as the effect of a disorder on a person’s physical, mental or social activities. Purpose:…
Previous articles describe the development from prehistory to the end of the Viking period, of a cycle whereby increasing trade necessitated larger and more efficient ships to transport merchandise and…
Musculoskeletal injuries are a common occurrence during the period of basic military training (BMT). During the BMT period, it is estimated that 25% of male and 50% of female trainees…
Management of trauma in the future operating environment might be significantly different from the recent experience in the Middle East Region if it were to occur in the context of…
Dr Russell Shute, Ms Natalie Blacker, Dr Mafalda Dias, Dr Oliver Frank and Professor Elizabeth Roughead
Tinnitus is among the top three most frequently accepted service-related conditions for Australian veterans. Veterans have described the effects of tinnitus as causing physical, emotional and social problems. In addition,…
Hussar Trooper John Flood, Private C. Niblett and Private Jamie Benjafield are three British soldiers who had similar bullying experiences during their service in the British Army. All three men…
Background: US Vietnam War Blue Water Navy veterans (BWN) conducted military operations on Vietnam’s offshore waters and likely experienced various war-related exposures. The overall health of the BWN has never…
