GOING 'DOOLALLY' IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR
[A photograph album comprised of images of Deolali transit camp].
[s.i.].
[s.n.], [1918-19]
Oblong quarto.
113 photographs mounted on 13 leaves. Contemporary paper boards, stamped in gilt to upper board. A trifle rubbed.
An album of photographs depicting the staff of the 34th Welsh General Hospital at the Deolali transit camp, Maharashtra, during the First World War.
During the War, the Deolali transit camp, established in 1861, was used as a hospital for prisoners of war held in other camps in India, including Turks taken prisoner on the Mesopotamian campaign. Conditions in the camp were poor, especially for those stationed there for long periods. A combination of disease and extreme temperatures led many soldiers to experience nervous breakdowns, and thus the vernacular camp title 'Doolally' became synonymous with mental illness.
£ 750.00
Antiquates Ref: 25344
During the War, the Deolali transit camp, established in 1861, was used as a hospital for prisoners of war held in other camps in India, including Turks taken prisoner on the Mesopotamian campaign. Conditions in the camp were poor, especially for those stationed there for long periods. A combination of disease and extreme temperatures led many soldiers to experience nervous breakdowns, and thus the vernacular camp title 'Doolally' became synonymous with mental illness.
