The Lifesavers
Location:
National Army Museum
Date & time:
Friday 9 Oct 2026, 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Price:
Free
Discover the remarkable medics who transformed battlefield medicine through pioneering blood transfusion during the Second World War.
About the event
Historian Roderick Bailey tells the story of specialist medical teams who took blood transfusion closer to the front line during the Second World War. Discover how their work improved survival rates across theatres of war and helped shape techniques that continue to influence medicine today.
Tags: Second World War; Military Medicine; Medical History; Talk; Free Event
Keywords: The Lifesavers, Roderick Bailey, blood transfusion, battlefield medicine, Second World War medics
FAQs
Is the National Army Museum accessible?Yes, the National Army Museum is fully accessible. If you need further access information or help please do get in touch at info@nam.ac.uk or call 020 7730 0717,
Bikes (including folding bikes) and scooters are not permitted. There are bike racks located along Royal Hospital Road. These can be used to secure any bikes and scooters.
Please do not secure any bikes or scooters to the railings outside the Royal Hospital Chelsea or Burton Court. Any items secure to these railings will be removed.
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