Weather and Terrain
The terrain of the battlefield, Chancellorsville, is a dense forrest that consist
of oak and pine. Even though the area had some clearings, calvaries had a limited
amount of the field that they could use. At the time of the battle, it rained more
than usual. The temperatures at the time of the battle were around 66 degrees Farhrenheit
which is about the same as today.
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is the inflammation (swelling) of the lungs. The lungs are filled with
pus or other liquid. Because of the liquid, oxygen can't get to the red blood cells.
The following is the process in which this disease occurs:
- The walls of the air sacs are destroyed.
- Red blood cells, plasma, and white blood cells fill the sacs.
- The area of the lung that this is occurring now becomes inoperable.
The usual symptoms for pneumonia are fever, chills, cough, chest pain, an increasing
amount of sputum (matter coughed up), sweating, aching, expectoration of blood, and
difficultly in breathing.
Pneumonia can be caused by a number of agents. One of these are viruses, believed
to be the cause for about half of all pneumonia. Another agent is bacteria and now
can be treated with antibiotics. Another agent is mycoplasma. It is classified as
a bacteria, but is shapeless and shows signs of being both virus and bacteria. Pneumonia
can also be caused from inhaling various dust and gases.
Troop Movement
