Was the Second World War a factor in the development of medical knowledge?

Using primary archive evidence students explore the wide range of medical developments that were made, in both physical and mental health, during the Second World War. This will allow them to answer the question: To what extent was the Second World War a factor in the development of medical knowledge? As a result students will examine medical techniques developed in the Second World War, be able to use evidence to evaluate the importance of war as a factor on the advancement of medicine and health, be able to demonstrate skills in selecting evidence and collaborative learning, will have a more secure basis on which to judge the impact of war on the advancement of medicine and health.