Title Synopsis: Son of a prominent Scottish surgeon, David McFadden followed his father as a well-trained surgeon. He also followed his father into the Highland Light Infantry as the regiment began their European war in 1914. His initial experience of war mirrored that of the British army, little experience and much to learn. From the famous fight to save Paris, to the Battle of the Somme and Passchendaele, he took part in every major battle of the First World War. As that terrible war unfolded, the progress in medical care was rapid. From triage, to casualty control, x-rays, infection control and anesthesia the world of medicine transformed itself. He lived that change and used every advance to take care of his “lads.”
The horror of modern warfare using machine guns, tanks and aircraft took death, pain and suffering to new levels. The number of casualties as the tactics of the 18th century met the technology of the 19th were hard to comprehend. The men of the Royal Army Medical Corps and the nurses of England fought every day to save the lives of an entire generation of young men. David McFadden lived that battle and finally did see the light of victory, not just for England, but for the advance of medicine.
About the Author: John F. Schork graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1972 and went on to spend 26 years in Naval Aviation, flying the iconic Grumman A-6 Intruder.
During his career, he accumulated 4,000 flight hours and over 1,000 carrier arrested landings. Operating primarily in the Pacific theater, he took part in Operations Frequent Wind, Praying Mantis and Southern Watch among others. As the last Executive Officer of the USS Midway (CV-41), he took part in Desert Storm and the evacuation of US personnel from the Philippines following the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo He commanded an A-6 Intruder Squadron, VA-95 and Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. His final tour was as the Chief of Staff of the Kitty Hawk Battle Group.
He's the author of eight novels and currently resides with his wife Carole in Sammamish, Washington.
Author:John F. Schork
Narrator: Philip Church
Publisher: KDP
Copyright: John Schork 2026
Audiobook Release Date: 2026-08-05
Original Book Release Date: January 27, 2026
Running Time: 08:11:23
Track Count: 52
Word Count: 86,000
Audiobook ISBN: 9781971980300
