On Call in Hell: A Doctor's Iraq War Story - Hardcover

Jadick, Richard; Hayden, Thomas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0451220536 ISBN 13: 9780451220530

Publisher: New Amer Library, 2007

Synopsis

A personal account of life on the frontlines of the war in Iraq chronicles the experiences of a thirty-eight-year-old Navy doctor during the Battle of Fallujah, when he and his medical team worked around the clock under fire to save the lives of troops involved in the horrific street fighting. 75,000 first printing.

About this title

Synopsis:

Cdr. Richard Jadick's story is one of the most extraordinary to come out of the war in Iraq. At thirty-eight, the last place the Navy doctor was expected to be was on the front lines. He was too old to be called up, but not too old to volunteer. In November 2004, with the military reeling from an acute doctor shortage, Jadick chose to accompany the First Battalion, Eighth Marine Regiment (the "1/8") to Iraq. This is the inspiring story of his decision to enter into the fray, a fascinating glimpse into wartime triage, and a compelling account of courage under fire.

About the Author:

Cdr. Richard Jadick is the recipient of the Bronze Star with a Combat V for valor, the only Navy doctor to have been awarded one so far in the Iraq war. He is now a urology resident at the Medical College of Georgia and is still in the Navy.

About this edition

• Publisher: New Amer Library
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0451220536
• ISBN 13: 9780451220530
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 275