The Revolutionary War began on April 19, 1775, with the battles of Lexington and Concord. Combat relied on firearms, but because single-shot muskets required time to reload, soldiers often fought at close range with swords and bayonets.This resulted in a wide range of injuries. Army surgeons treated wounded soldiers while also managing disease and poor sanitation in military camps. If a bullet passed cleanly through a limb, surgeons could cauter…
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