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British Water-filter cart
A British water-filter cart being filled from a river. Ensuring troops remained free of disease was a pressing concern during World War I, and preventative measures against water-borne bacteria, such as this mobile water-filtering unit, helped combat dysentry, cholera and typhoid
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10th Bacteria Borne Cholera Combat Concern Disease Ensuring Filled Filter Filtering Free Helped Measures Mobile Pressing Remained Typhoid Unit Dysentry Preventative
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October 1914: A British Water-Filter Cart in Action - Combating Water-Borne Diseases During World War I During the harsh winter of 1914, as the first wave of the Great War engulfed Europe, the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) faced a formidable enemy not on the battlefield but in the form of water-borne diseases. With troops camped in unsanitary conditions and drawing water from contaminated sources, preventative measures against dysentery, cholera, and typhoid fever became a pressing concern. This evocative image, captured by the Illustrated London News, shows a British water-filter cart being filled from a river. The mobile water-filtering unit, a crucial piece of military infrastructure, was designed to ensure the troops' health and wellbeing. The cart, operated by the Royal Army Service Corps, was an essential component of the British military's efforts to combat water-borne diseases. The filtering process involved passing water through a series of sand and gravel layers, which removed impurities and bacteria. The filtered water was then stored in large tanks, ready for distribution to the troops. This simple yet effective technology helped save countless lives, ensuring the soldiers remained free from water-borne diseases and able to focus on the critical task at hand. As the war raged on, the importance of such measures grew even more significant, with the British military importing over 5,000 water-filter carts from the United States to support their troops. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by soldiers during wartime and the innovative solutions that emerged to protect their health and wellbeing.
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