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The M1917 ambulance

09 Nov 2015 in Gentlemen Volunteers

World War I was the stage of incredible advancements in battlefield medicine. There’s no better example than the M1917 ambulance. These iconic WWI ambulances were created by the Ford Motor Company, and were built from the Model T chassis. Its top speed was 45mph produced by a 4-cylinder, water-cooled engine. Due to the French ban on foreign nationals in the... READ MORE »

Medicine in WWI: The Beginnings of Medical Corps

27 Oct 2015 in Gentlemen Volunteers

From a medical standpoint, World War I was a miserable and bloody affair. In less than a year the American armed forces suffered more than 318,000 casualties. When the United States entered the war in 1917, the army did not have an established medical corps. During the war, the army medical corps copied parts of the French and English medical... READ MORE »

The Role of the Red Cross in World War I

26 Oct 2015 in Gentlemen Volunteers

As Pig Iron prepares its reprise of Gentlemen Volunteers, we'll share content about the stories and events that informed and inspired the production. The Red Cross played an important role during World War I. Prior to the First World War, the Red Cross introduced its first aid, water safety, and public health nursing programs. With the outbreak of war, the... READ MORE »

The Secret in the Swamp

09 Sep 2015 in Swamp Is On

Even Nancy Drew and her pals journeyed to the swamp to solve a few mysteries. Nancy is asked to investigate some UFO sightings. She and Ned follow the saucer to Dismal Swamp, where they have hallucinations and retrieve soil polluted by a concentrated acid. Subplot - Nancy meets Old Joe, who asks her to find his father's hidden wallet, containing... READ MORE »

Lego Swamp or Minecraft Swamp?

31 Aug 2015 in Swamp Is On

You can make a swamp out of just about anything. Featured image: Minecraft swamp Above image: Lego swamp READ MORE »