WW1 1914-1919: What was the main challenge in treating wounds during World War I, and why was it so difficult to treat them effectively?

Question

What was the main challenge in treating wounds during World War I, and why was it so difficult to treat them effectively?

Lewis Gant 45m3 · Accepted Answer

Wounds became infected quickly due to the dirt and filth of battle, and antibiotics were not developed until the 1930s.

What was the main challenge in treating wounds during World War I, and why was it so difficult to treat them effectively?