A real testimony from the front lines

When we think of conflicts like the one in Afghanistan, we often picture soldiers, armored vehicles, and helicopters. But behind every battle, there's another battle: that of saving lives. Today, we share the story of a Spanish military doctor who experienced firsthand the horrors and extreme decisions of a war that marked an entire generation.

An international mission, a national vocation

Captain MP (name withheld for security reasons) was deployed as part of the Spanish contingent at the Herat base. His job wasn't to wield a weapon, but to hold the hope of life in his own hands.

“There it wasn't just about healing wounds, but about maintaining humanity in the midst of chaos.”

Amidst dust, tension, and attacks, his combat medic post became the last refuge for wounded soldiers and civilians caught in the crossfire.

When the sirens sound, time stops.

Every time the indirect attack alarm sounded, everyone ran to the bunker. But not him. He was preparing to receive patients in the infirmary. He learned to work under pressure, to make tourniquets while the bombs were still falling, and to improvise operating rooms in tents.

"We once operated on an Afghan child using recycled equipment. What mattered was saving him, not how."

More than soldiers: people

The military doctor treated not only physical wounds but also psychological ones. Many comrades arrived with a broken heart. "One of my biggest challenges was getting them to talk, to let go of the weight before it crushed them."
Human contact, a joke, or simply listening were part of his invisible medicine cabinet.

It wasn't just a war, it was their daily life.

Every day was different, but they all had one thing in common: uncertainty. From medical patrols in hostile areas to helicopter evacuations under enemy fire.

“One day you could have a peaceful breakfast and the next thing you knew you could be saving a classmate you knew from the academy.”

What the war taught him

1. Blood doesn't immunize you, it humanizes you.

2. Psychological preparation is as vital as technical preparation.

3. In war, we are all patients, even those who heal.

His story continues in our pages

This testimony is part of one of the stories included in our ebook catalog, where doctors, military personnel, police officers, and emergency personnel share their real-life experiences. These are books you won't find in conventional publishers, but they are moving and instructive.

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