Secrets of the Civil War: Battlefield Angels and Amputations

<p>Approximately 620 thousand soldiers died in the Civil War, and some historians believe that number might be closer to 750 thousand. But believe it or not, it could have been worse. The Civil War hastened medical advancements out of necessity, and we’re still benefiting from many of these advancements today.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Hosted by: Sharon McMahon</p><p>Executive Producer: Heather Jackson</p><p>Audio Producer: Jenny Snyder</p><p>Written and researched by: Heather Jackson, Valerie Hoback, Amy Watkin, and Mandy Reid</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>