Here Doctor Adam Brydon (1877 – 1953) recounts his clinical experience of administering anaesthesia on the Western Front during the Battle of Passchendaele in 1917, and later at a base hospital. Although written as an academic thesis, his conversational style and case anecdotes make for fascinating reading over a century later. Doctor Brydon’s reflections offer a rare glimpse into the realities of anaesthetic practice on the Western Front, making this work an invaluable resource for military historians and healthcare professionals alike.