EPISODE · Jun 3, 2024 · 14 MIN
Chasing History Radio: Still sharp Civil War era surgical amputation knife available
A quick history of Civil War era amputation knives, designed for speed. Amputations during the Civil War had to be quick, only about 20-30 seconds. Amputations grew during this time due to the introduction of better bullets, and to help save lives from infection. Please help us out by leaving a comment and sharing our show with others! Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel "Chasing History" where we take you into the field with the men & women who discover history!
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Chasing History Radio: Still sharp Civil War era surgical amputation knife available
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