American Revolution: Medicine

Websites about Medicine

History of Medicine
Many soldiers died of illness rather than on the battlefield...read about why.
Amputation
A little graphic at the beginning, but sometimes limbs needed to come off, and it wasn't pretty.
Medical Care
No anesthesia...no medical training...problem!
The First Nurses
Nurses were traditionally male soldiers, until General Washington needed more help!

A re-enactor explaining some amputations.