Soldiering Abroad
Cocked Hat of Assistant Surgeon Backhorse
Cocked Hat of Assistant Surgeon Backhorse
Cocked Hat of Assistant Surgeon Backhorse
Medical care was provided to soldiers, but whether you survived depended largely on luck. A wound that penetrated the body was a probable death warrant.
If your arm or leg bone was shattered, the surgeon’s best option was to cut off the limb, hopefully using a sharp saw. If the stump did not become gangrenous, you would probably recover.
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