Drenched in Dirt and Drowned in Abominations: Insects and the Civil War

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Abstract:

Human history has recorded innumerable conflicts. The massing of humanity, poor sanitary conditions, and disease are among the many factors that take their toll during wars. However, the role that insects play in these conditions has often been overlooked by historians, despite the pivotal role that insects have played. The American Civil War 1861-1865 was not exempt from the influence of insects.

Author(s):
Miller, Gary L. ; Adler, Peter H.
Author Organization(s):
CLEMSON UNIV SC DEPT OF ENTOMOLOGY SOILS AND PLANT SCIENCES
Descriptive Note:
Conference paper
Supplementary Note:
Presented at the DOD Symposium "Evolution of Military Medical Entomology" held in Reno, NV on 16 November 2008. Published in Proceedings of the DOD Symposium "Evolution of Military Medical Entomology", p7-14, November 2008. Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America. The original document contains color images. This article is from ADA506261 Proceedings of the DOD Symposium on Evolution of Military Medical Entomology
Pagination:
0008

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
XD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5_Command and Control
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*INSECTS, SYMPOSIA, ARMY PERSONNEL, SANITATION, DISEASE VECTORS, MILITARY HISTORY, CONVENTIONAL WARFARE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Biology, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
COMPONENT REPORTS, HUMANITY
Report Date:
2008 Nov 16
Creation Date:
2009 Oct 14