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In the midst of deathly violence, humanity could prevail even among enemies. As a handful of soldiers gathered around the medic and his patient in the jungle’s growing darkness, one of them asked: “Is she doin’ any better, Doc? Is she gonna make it?” “Has she said anything or opened her eyes?” said another. A …
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