How ere soldiers injured in WW1?

Question 1

When was the Brodie Helmet introduced as standard kit and what did it prevent?

Answer 1

It was introduced in 1915 and helped prevent against head wounds

Question 2

What kinds of gas were used?

Answer 2

Phosgene

Mustard

Chlorine

Question 3

Fewer than …… % of British soldiers died in gas attacks

Answer 3

Fewer than 5% of British soldiers died in gas attacks

Question 4

What was the most commonly recorded area of injury?

Answer 4

Leg wounds– Amputation was often necessary due to the severity of the injuries

Question 5

Arm injuries were often caused by…..

Answer 5

Explosive artillery shells (along with this, 60% of injuries were to arms and legs)

Question 6

The mus on the Western Front led one British surgeon to remark….?

Answer 6

“Every gunshot wound… Is more or less infected at the moment of it’s infliction

Question 7

Just …….% of wounds recorded were to the torso.

Answer 7

12%// many soldiers hit here never made it to a hospital,so their injuries were never recorded.

Question 8

What was responsible for 39% of wounds?

Answer 8

Bullets

Question 9

What percentage was there of survival rate after blood loss from artillery shell explosions?

Answer 9

20%

Question 10

5% of all wounds came from what weapons?

Answer 10

Bayonets, grenades and hand pistols