New Weapons of War
And the Casualties From It
Minie Ball
Rotated for more accuracy. Crushed Bones, Muscle, Ligaments ensuring amputation or death.
Ketchum Grenade
Detonated when nose struck. Shrapnel, concussion from blast.
Trench Warfare
Protected from open fire. Prolonged war by saving lives.
Ironclad Ships
Protect against new, more powerful naval weapons.
Amputees
Most amputations were done to limbs.
Gangrene
Killed 30,000. Came from exposed wounds results in cell death.