civil war most devastating war in u.s. history. diseases, often described as the “third army”,...
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THE "THIRD ARMY"
Civil War most devastating war in U.S. history.
Diseases, often described as the “Third Army”, killed more soldiers then battlefield wounds.
The Civil War was the last major war fought before the germ theory.
Both armies of the North and South suffered casualties from disease.
620,000 DeathsOnly 204,000 dead from Combat
wounds
Which side was more negatively impacted? Why?
Knowledge of Diseases
DiseasesDiarrhea/Dysentery
Various Camp fevers
Respiratory Ailments
Digestive Disorders
Most Injuries resulted in Amputation.
Medicine
•Medical remedies were very primitive during the Civil War.•Chloroform used as anesthetic•Opium was used for pain.•Blackberries for diarrhea.•Jalap as a laxative
Medical Advancement
•Medical Importance expanded greatly during the Civil War.•Battle of Bull Run showed the importance of medical organization.•Medical personnel often fled the battlefield in fear of being wounded themselves
Medical Advancement
Detailed medical reports Female nurses– Hygiene and sanitation
implemented (clean surgical tools). Sanitary Commission formed– setting a
pattern for the American Red Cross.