First published 1979
Captain Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce finds himself far from the Korean War when the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital receives an unexpected assignment to Vienna. The irreverent surgeon and his colleagues trade their familiar compound for the grand backdrop of Austria's capital city. Pierce navigates unfamiliar European medical and military protocols while maintaining his trademark wit and rebellious spirit. The change of scenery brings new challenges as the MASH team adapts their surgical skills and unconventional methods to different circumstances. Pierce must balance his medical duties with the cultural complexities of operating in postwar Vienna. The story explores how the bonds forged in Korea translate to this new environment, testing the relationships between Pierce, his fellow surgeons, and the supporting staff who have become his makeshift family.
Genres: american-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Vienna, Austria, Korea
Period: Post-World War II
224 pages · Paperback · Sphere