Life in the real MASH units of the Korean War
The admirable stories of the war's unsung heroes
LIFESTYLE Conflict
Stories of war are almost always centered around the soldiers, the commanders, and the pilots who face active battle in the skies, seas, and on the front lines. Those who keep these fighters alive, on the other hand, are rarely mentioned or given the praise they deserve. As we all now know thanks to the classic television show 'M*A*S*H,' those heroes in the Korean War were the drafted surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other medical professionals who worked tirelessly in the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital units just behind the front lines. Working tirelessly around the clock, these small teams could treat over 600 wounded soldiers and/or civilians in just 24 hours.
Intrigued? Read on to learn more about the brave and valiant professionals who worked in the MASH units of the 1950s.