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Did trench foot kill soldiers?
I think that the only reason trench foot can kill is if the soldier has their foot amputated and then during the process get an infection.
About trench foot?
trench foot is a condition often got by soldiers in the first world war, when they couldn't dry their feet out.
How many soldiers died of trench foot?
Answeraccording to my books, 75,000 brits had it but only 41 died from it which i am not sure is 100% correct
What ailment was common among soldiers who did not exercise proper hygiene influenza trench foot malnutrition poor eyesight?
Trench foot
How would soldiers in ww1 prevent trench foot?
by not getting it
What did trench foot do?
Trench foot would cause blisters and open sores on the soldiers foot. Often fungal infections would set in and gangrene if left untreated.
What did soldiers die of?
Soldiers died from trench foot because their shoes were wet with dirty water
Could trench foot be prevented?
no it couldn't not in the soldiers conditions and hardship
Which was worse in ww1 trench foot or trench mouth?
Both trench foot and trench mouth were severe conditions faced by soldiers in World War I, but trench foot was generally considered worse due to its debilitating effects. Trench foot resulted from prolonged exposure to cold, wet conditions, leading to tissue damage and potentially necessitating amputations. Trench mouth, while painful and debilitating due to severe gum infections, did not typically result in physical loss of limbs. Ultimately, trench foot had more immediate and life-altering consequences for soldiers.
How do you avoid trench foot?
By keeping feet warm and dry.
What step did the army take to make sure soldiers didn't catch trench foot?
To prevent trench foot, the army implemented measures such as ensuring soldiers kept their feet dry and warm by providing waterproof boots and socks. They also emphasized the importance of regular foot inspections and encouraged soldiers to change out of wet clothing promptly. Additionally, troops were instructed to maintain proper hygiene and to avoid standing in water for extended periods. These steps were crucial in mitigating the risk of this painful condition in the harsh trench environments.
In world war 1 What did the soldiers have to cope with?
trench foot and shell shock
