They didn't do anything about the lice but it was moslty in their pants world warI
well we don't no for sure how many soldiers had lice but what we do know is that most of the British and German soldiers suffered from serious cases of lice. sometimes the soldiers would spend their day picking of lice from their clothing and out from their hair this would be one of the highlights of their day! strange but true! as i said earlier we don't know how many soldiers actually had lice for sure.
Lice were a well known common menace for soldiers during World War I. Lice were responsible for a condition known as "Trench fever." The insects infected 97% of the soldiers and usually were found in the creases of the men's clothing.
Another name for lice hunting during World War I was "delousing." This process involved searching for and removing lice from soldiers' clothing and bodies, as lice were a common problem in the trenches and could transmit diseases. Delousing often involved using special chemicals or techniques to eliminate these pests and improve soldiers' hygiene and health.
chatting was something world war one soldiers did to get rid of lice it consisted of men that were infected with lice would run a match through the seams of there clothes to kill the lice you would literally here them popping x
An itching problem for soldiers in World War I was the prevalence of lice infestations, particularly in the trenches. The cramped and unsanitary conditions contributed to the rapid spread of lice, which caused intense itching and discomfort. This not only affected soldiers' morale but also led to secondary infections and diseases, complicating their overall health and combat readiness. Lice became a significant nuisance, prompting efforts to improve hygiene and sanitation among troops.
well we don't no for sure how many soldiers had lice but what we do know is that most of the British and German soldiers suffered from serious cases of lice. sometimes the soldiers would spend their day picking of lice from their clothing and out from their hair this would be one of the highlights of their day! strange but true! as i said earlier we don't know how many soldiers actually had lice for sure.
Burn the lice with candles.
Burn the lice with candles.
To get rid of lice soldiers would hold their shirt or whatever part of their clothes was infected with lice and eggs, to an open flame where the lice would pop like Chinese fire crackers. This would kill both lice and eggs. Sometimes they would have baths or showers out of the trenches giving them time to de-lice and get new clean clothes. This wouldn't keep them away though and would only provide a small amount of time without itching, before they would get lice again.
They would breed in a soldiers clothing.
when the soldiers sat around killing their lice and talking to each other. Lice were called 'chat's :)
Yes, diatomaceous earth can effectively kill lice by dehydrating them and causing them to die.
Yes, diatomaceous earth can effectively kill lice by dehydrating them and causing them to die.
There is no specific documented record of the exact number of lice found on a body during World War 1 as lice infestations were prevalent among soldiers in unsanitary conditions. It is known that soldiers often suffered from severe lice infestations leading to discomfort, skin infections, and disease.
Mainly because lice often carry diseases. During and right after World War I, a disease called typhus killed millions of people, and it was primarily spread by lice.
Lice were a well known common menace for soldiers during World War I. Lice were responsible for a condition known as "Trench fever." The insects infected 97% of the soldiers and usually were found in the creases of the men's clothing.
Mainly because lice often carry diseases. During and right after World War I, a disease called typhus killed millions of people, and it was primarily spread by lice.