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MASH: An Army Surgeon in Korea,Used
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When North Korean forces invaded South Korea on June 25, 1950, Otto Apel was a surgical resident living in Cleveland, Ohio, with his wife and three young children. A year later he was chief surgeon of the 8076th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital constantly near the front lines in Korea. Immediately upon arriving in camp, Apel performed 80 hours of surgery. His feet swelled so badly that he had to cut his boots off, and he saw more surgical cases in those three and a half days than he would have in a year back in Cleveland. There were also the lighter moments. When a Korean came to stay at the 8076th, word of her beauty spread so rapidly that they needed MPs just to direct traffic. Apel also recalls a North Korean aviator, nicknamed 'Bedcheck Charlie,' who would drop a phony grenade from an opencockpit biplane, a story later filmed for the television series. He also tells of the day the tent surrounding the women's shower was 'accidentally' blown off by a passing helicopter. In addition to his own story, Apel details the operating conditions, workload, and patient care at the MASH units while revealing the remarkable advances made in emergency medical care. MASH units were the first hospitals designed for operations close to the front lines, and from this particularly difficult vantage, their medical staffs were responsible for innovations in the use of antibiotics and blood plasma and in arterial repair. On film and television, MASH doctors and nurses have been portrayed as irreverent and having little patience with standard military procedures. In this powerful memoir, Apel reveals just how realistic these portrayals were.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'MASH: An Army Surgeon in Korea'? A: The book primarily focuses on Dr. Otto Apel's experiences as a chief surgeon at the 8076th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital during the Korean War, detailing both the medical challenges faced and the lighter moments of life in a MASH unit.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'MASH: An Army Surgeon in Korea' is Otto F. Apel, M.D., who served as a surgeon during the Korean War.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover, which provides durability and a professional appearance for collectors and readers.
- Q: How many pages are in 'MASH: An Army Surgeon in Korea'? A: The book contains 248 pages, offering a comprehensive look at both the surgical practices and personal anecdotes from Dr. Apel's time in Korea.
- Q: When was 'MASH: An Army Surgeon in Korea' published? A: The book was published on August 27, 1998.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the Military genre, focusing on medical practices during wartime.
- Q: Are there any notable themes in the memoir? A: Yes, notable themes include the realities of frontline medical care, innovation in emergency medicine, and the balance between humor and hardship in wartime experiences.
- Q: What can readers expect regarding the operating conditions described in the book? A: Readers can expect detailed descriptions of the challenging operating conditions in MASH units, including the high volume of cases and the innovative medical practices developed during the Korean War.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those interested in medical history? A: Absolutely, the book offers insights into the evolution of emergency medical practices and the personal experiences of a surgeon in a combat zone, making it valuable for anyone interested in medical history.
- Q: What makes 'MASH: An Army Surgeon in Korea' different from other war memoirs? A: This memoir uniquely combines personal anecdotes with professional insights, providing both a humorous and serious look at the life of a military surgeon, which sets it apart from typical war narratives.