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Blood-and-guts accounts of Fallujah are not in short supply, but Jadick—a career Marine officer and brigade surgeon who took a demotion to battalion surgeon to volunteer for service in Iraq in 2004—tells the story through the eyes of a doctor. Unlike colleagues who remained in battalion aid stations behind the lines, Jadick and his medics accompanied their unit in makeshift ambulances as it battled through the streets. This was not bravado, he writes, but a calculated strategy to reach, stabilize and rush wounded troops to hospitals more quickly. He makes his case many times over, with dramatic accounts of catastrophically injured men from his unit and others who would not have survived a journey to the aid station. This remarkable man's story is well worth telling, although his writer should have discouraged him from frequent pauses for memorial essays on every soldier who died, and to remind readers of the Marines' bravery, of the dedication of the medics, and how much he loves his wife, the Marines and America. Readers who can skim past these segments will find the book a memorable experience. (Mar. 6)
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Posted March 23, 2012
“On Call in Hell” was a great book. Simply put, it exposes the other side of war. I have read a good number of books, on the straight forward combat, which often leave the other side, the casualties to the imagination. This book talks about from the moment of impact to several years later. It is also one of the first books I have read to talk about the Gold Star Families. They are truly the victims of war, those who will have an empty chair at every holiday to come. Their contribution really added to the value of the book.
Another great point that truly left me proud to be an American was the work of the Corpsman. Young man and one woman, who gave their all for their fellow Marines, the combination of the Doctors, Corpsman and the Army National Guard Medics from North Carolina, contributed overwhelmingly to the success of the Battle of Fallujah. And we have few names to memorialize, because of them.
This is a book worth ready and I highly recommend it. I know, for me it helped put things in prospective.
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Posted June 23, 2011
So afraid to read this book yet felt I needed to hear about the real side of what our men and women do. NEVER could I have imagined this much pain and sheer bravery. After reading this I will feel an overwhelming desire to give every soldier a hug they will truly remember. I sobbed a lot. I prayed for many. Such brutal happenings...overwhelming heroism even in obvious death situations.... EVeryone should read this book so the full impact of what love means can be seen in many different ways. Amazing. I will not read this book twice....too painful yet oh so much given for us.
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Posted April 20, 2011
I actually cried during parts of this book. I was so touched by the amount of pride this doctor had in not only serving the military and using his profession like he does but also the pride he has in his staff and other military members. From somebody who served in the medical field in the military, this is as realistic as you can get. Amazing book!!
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Posted October 10, 2009
Most informative to understanding what is going on in
iraq and what our soldiers are faced with. Unbelievable
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Posted September 5, 2009
The author could have done so much more with the subject matter.
Very little of this book actually takes you into the horror of war, or
the stress of treating horrific combat wounds. Most of the situations
are glossed over and you never feel the tension of living with death
on a daily basis.
He does give some limited insite as to the problems the Marines have with
inadaquate equimpment and supplies. He could have done a lot more in
exposing how the govenment short changes the troops in the field. You will admire the author's courage, and respect him as a Marine, Physician, and a person, but at the end of the book you will be left feeling that
he took you on a candy coated trip, instead of the real world you were expecting.
Anonymous
Posted April 6, 2008
Reading this makes me realize why marines love corpsmen so much. I should bring this with to work, and read it if I ever think i had a bad day at work again. The bravery and professionalism of these men is amazing, and his willingness to be a part of it shows his dedication. The story of how he became a doc wanders a bit, but overall I enjoyed it.
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Posted April 15, 2008
Im really into war books. Especially books like this one. He expressed his emotions in a way that i could imagine it happening. This was one of the best books ive ever read.
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Posted July 21, 2007
My son is a new corpsman in the US Navy. His goal is to be a Fleet Marine Force corpsman a Marine 'Doc'. I have been trying to discourage him but after reading this book, I would be very proud to see him become a Marine doc. These brave men, many of them not far out of their childhood, exemplify true courage and committment in the face danger. Commander Jaddick's book opened my eyes and made me see and understand why my son has chosen this path.
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Posted March 25, 2007
richard jadick was a navy doctor in maryland and had a pregnant wife yet he saw a need for navy doctors in the battlefield in iraq. so he volunteered his services and hooked up with the first battalion eighth marine reg. this doctor truly has alot of courage cause he risked his own life to treat many wounded and he didnt wait for the wounded to come to him he went to get them all the time while under constant enemy fire and I found a very intresting fact from reading this book that this is the only navy doctor from the iraq war so far to be awarded the bronze star medal with a combat 'v' for valor. what made this book very meaningful for me is it shows what the military doctors and medics and nurses do for our brave men and women and that if it were not for these unsung hereos many of our soldiers would not be coming home. this book would make a wonderful gift for a friend, family member, or soldier serving over seas.
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Overview
A riveting memoir from the Navy doctor praised as "Hero, M.D." on the cover of Newsweek.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. During the Battle of Fallujah, Jadick and his team worked tirelessly and courageously around the clock to save their troops in the worst street fighting ...