Handwritten notes reveal Churchill's penicillin concern ahead of D-Day

Winston Churchill's concern over securing penicillin for casualties ahead of D-Day is revealed in newly uncovered documents from the National Archives. The British Prime Minister expressed frustration at the slow progress compared to the US in obtaining the "wonder drug." The papers shed light on the efforts made to ensure an adequate supply of penicillin for military use during the war, highlighting the vital role the antibiotic played in treating wounded soldiers. The discovery of penicillin, a British invention, proved crucial in saving lives during World War II, with significant impacts on medical treatment post-war.