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Simple answer: Yes. The German army in WWII regarded medics much the same as Americans did medics and navy corpsmen. Medics in the German army wore armlets with a red cross on a white background, were generally unarmed and were considered protected under the Geneva Conventions.
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Were any US Navy medics involved in the D-Day Landing?
Yes, there were many US Navy medics.
Did World War 2 medics carry a firearm?
No. To be eligible for protection under the Geneva Convention as noncombatants medics had to be unarmed. It took a brave man. They had to expose themselves to the worst of enemy fire to rescue the wounded. Japan did not sign the Geneva Convention and routinely shot medics, so in the Pacific some medics did arm themselves. <><><><> Under the Geneva Accords, and the Laws of Land Warfare, medics and chaplains may carry firearms for the purpose of defending wounded persons "from wild animals". They wisely do not define "wild animals" While many medics did NOT carry firearms (and were some very brave people) some DID.
Why were there plenty of medics in ww1?
Because there were plenty of injuries.
Why didnt medics carry a gun in World War 2?
Medics didnt carry guns because back then it was like a work ethic to not shoot them because they were helping wounded people. if they carried guns then they would be a threat to the other side but without them they arent.
Were the Germans prepared for the attack on D-day?
The Germans were not prepared for where the landings happened.The Germans were not prepared for where the landings happened.
Why the Germans use mustard gas?
Because it disabled the enemy and pre-occupied their medics.
What are the different types of medics?
There are a number of types of 'medics' there are emergency response medics, combat medics and first aiders, who all need different kinds of training. Each are involved in different fields of aid and have their own specialties.
When did Medics - TV series - end?
Medics - TV series - ended on 1995-11-24.
When was Medics - TV series - created?
Medics - TV series - was created on 1990-11-14.
Can commissioned officers be medics in the National Guard?
They can serve in the medical field, but they can't be actual combat medics.
Did medics treat the African Americans when hurt in war?
Medics treated all soldiers went hurt in battle.
Were any US Navy medics involved in the D-Day Landing?
Yes, there were many US Navy medics.
What actors and actresses appeared in Medics in Vietnam - 2008?
The cast of Medics in Vietnam - 2008 includes: John Irvin as himself
Why do medics wear white?
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What are pararescuemen certified to do?
Combat medics
What are nicknames for army medics?
A "Whiskey" or "Whiskeys" is one (as in 68W - the MOS ID for Army medics) "Doc" is probably the most common.
What are the release dates for Street Medics - 1998 TV?
Street Medics - 1998 TV was released on: USA: 6 September 1998
