NOVA | Life and Death in the War Zone | Watch the Program

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Doctors and Soldiers

Medical personnel more accustomed to treating patients than handling weapons prepare to head to Iraq.
running time 8:12

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Entering the War Zone

The 21st CSH ("cash"), or Combat Support Hospital, sets up a full-service mobile hospital at an airbase in Balad, northwest of Baghdad.
running time 9:25

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Patients Come In

The first patients, both American and Iraqi soldiers, are treated for battle wounds. Includes graphic images. Viewer discretion advised.
running time 8:44

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An Ailing Iraqi Hospital

With their own health-care system in disarray, Iraqis turn to the U.S. military for help.
running time 9:38

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Ethical Dilemmas

Doctors dedicated to healing the sick must turn away some Iraqi patients. Includes graphic images. Viewer discretion advised.
running time 7:45

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A Heartbreaking Battle

As her mother looks on, doctors of the 10th CSH struggle to save an injured and badly malnourished eight-year-old girl.
running time 8:12

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