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About The Impossible Challenge Facing The US Medical Corps In Korea

The Korea of today is very different to the Korea of the 1950s. When US troops were deployed there in the Korean War, not only did they face a bloody war but also the uphill battle of fighting disease. The US Medical Corps was the army's saving grace, this documentary shows us why. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

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Title
The Impossible Challenge Facing The US Medical Corps In Korea
Category
Society
Runtime
85 minutes
Language
English
Publisher
War Stories

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