Weapons didn't become the biggest killer in war until very late in the game somewhere like the American Civil war or even later, before that disease was the biggest killer of armies. How can it come about that weapons become the biggest killer in wars considerably earlier?
I imagine a bit more nous about hygiene could reduce the impact of disease, and better supply arrangements could provide better nutrition which would further knock down the impact of disease.
More lethal weaponary would also contribute, perhaps the Puckle gun and Ferguson rifle gain more acceptance.
I imagine a bit more nous about hygiene could reduce the impact of disease, and better supply arrangements could provide better nutrition which would further knock down the impact of disease.
More lethal weaponary would also contribute, perhaps the Puckle gun and Ferguson rifle gain more acceptance.