The first field hospitals, general hospitals, ambulances were established during the war, and amputations was the best way to deal with the wounds due to lack of better methods

Flesh wounds by enemy fire, led to amputation to prevent infection

There would be a very high chance of becoming a war time causality

Field Hospitals were in the battle field. They were very small and has just a few tables and beds. Divisional hospitals were at close by locations, and were well staffed and much bigger and safer. There were general hospitals in military hubs, and they were most advanced with the best facilities. There were many medics and nurses

Medicine