Prior to World War II,the Greatest Cause of Death During

Question

Prior to World War II,the greatest cause of death during wartime has been:
A)trauma on the battlefield
B)starvation
C)dysentery
D)wound infection
E)microbial disease

Accepted Answer

Historically, microbial diseases have been the leading cause of death during wartime, surpassing injuries sustained in battle. Diseases such as typhus, dysentery, and the flu spread rapidly among soldiers living in close quarters and in unsanitary conditions, leading to high mortality rates.