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Triage in the Trenches
- Stretcher bearers in WWI faced difficult choices about who to save due to the nature of facial wounds.
- Many soldiers with facial trauma were left behind because their injuries appeared unsurvivable.
Photographic Evidence
- The photos in "The Facemaker" showcase the before, during, and after of Gillies' reconstructive surgeries.
- Fitzharris consulted with a disability activist to ensure the photos' inclusion was respectful and non-exploitative.
The Paradox of Medical Progress
- Medical advancements during WWI, while life-saving, inadvertently prolonged the war.
- Improved treatment of injuries led to soldiers returning to the front, creating a vicious cycle.