The perspectives of surgeons, physicians, and nurses are richly documented in the history of American Civil War medicine, which highlights the heroism and brutality of battlefield operations and the challenges of caring for the wounded during wartime. Yet the experiences of injured soldiers during the conflict and in the years afterwards are less well-known. Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War focuses on disabled veterans and their role as symbols of the fractured nation.
The exhibition was displayed at the National Library of Medicine from 2010-2011 and then traveled the USA (through 2019). Visit the exhibition website to view the online version and to access educational resources for high school and university-level students.
