1. 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.

2. Knowledge of Diseases
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 Deaths Only 204,000 dead from Combat wounds Which side was more negatively impacted? Why?

3. Diseases Diarrhea/Dysentery Various Camp fevers Respiratory Ailments
Digestive Disorders
Most Injuries resulted in
Amputation.

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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.