themselves as soldiers and were spies for their army. Women also had important roles in the war as nurses and sanitation officers. One of the most helpful, influential women for sanitation would be Clara Barton, who later founder the American Red Cross. Women’s roles in the Civil War had just as much impact as the men had. One thing women did was disguise themselves as soldiers and were spies for their army. There were women spies for Union and Confederate armies. Some well known Union spies were Harriet
ailed by the epidemic of war. However, similar to limbs growing too fast and creating a weak support for the body, this foundation of healthcare for Civil War soldiers was often far from desired, due to its fast and grueling pace. This following research paper will discuss aspects of medicine and surgery, found throughout the Civil War. After the bombardment
doctors and nurses, until the year 1992, when they were inducted as regular officers. The Chief of Army Staff, General S.F. Rodrigues announced on 15th January 1991 that the Army would open its doors to women, similar announcements by the Air force and the Navy soon followed. Women are commissioned only as officers and are excluded from combat