The
Commission found that the death rate in the home
based army was twice that of the civilian population.
It cited three main causes:
- Insanitary conditions in barracks and
hospitals
- Inadequate diet
- Enervating mental and bodily effects
produced by ennui (in other words, boredom and dissatisfaction
due to lack of activity or interest).
Following the recommendations of the
Commission, a range of improvements were implemented. |  | |
