45th MASH

The 45th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) was a United States Army medical unit activated during the Korean War in 1950. Tasked with providing immediate surgical care to battlefield casualties, the 45th MASH operated close to the front lines, significantly increasing survival rates for wounded soldiers. The unit became renowned for its efficiency and innovations in trauma surgery under combat conditions. After the war, the 45th MASH's legacy influenced the development of modern combat medical units and the evolution of military emergency medicine.