The Military Medical Academy Bad Saarow and its predecessor institutions from 1954 to 1991 offers a comprehensive insight into the history and development of the Military Medical Academy (MMA) in the GDR. Written by retired Chief Medical Officer Prof. Dr. med. Helmut Reichelt, who took over the leadership of the academy after the reunification, the book illuminates the various phases of the institution, starting with the Central Hospital of the KVP and culminating in the Central Hospital of the NVA. It addresses both the clinical and scientific aspects of the academy, including medical specializations and the training of doctors and vocational students. The author relies on documents and personal memories to depict the challenges and achievements of the MMA, and discusses the impact of political directives on medical practice. This specialized book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of military medicine in the GDR and who wishes to understand the development of medical education and research in this context.