Gore of the War

Terrifying wounds caused by the minie ball bullet caused unbearable pain and in many cases, Gangrene. Gangrene basically is an infection that starts in an open wound. This would may have dead tissue in it, and bacteria thrives here as it loves in unsanitary conditions and, well, food, basically. The open wound and dead cells become a source of sustenance for the bacteria and they hole up here, causing the owner of this "hole" to endure this disgusting killer sickness known as Gangrene. This disease spreads quickly and can initially kill a person if not treated. During the Civil War, the best form of treatment for this was amputation. The patient would be given chloroform or ethanol as an anesthetic before the surgeon would hack of the infected limb. Many times there would be no anesthetic left and the poor solider would have to stay alert and bare all the pain. Can you imagine?