The NATO Handbook 1988 Emergency War Surgery Second United States Revision Hardcover is a vintage textbook written by Thomas E. Bowen, M.D. It is a 2nd edition publication by the US Department of Defense in 1988, focusing on the topic of emergency war surgery in a military context. The book is intended for adults and contains 446 numbered pages of nonfiction narrative, making it a valuable resource for those interested in health, treatments, and medicine in a wartime setting. This hardcover book measures 5.25 x 8 x 1 inches and weighs 1 pound and 1 ounce.