New Zealand Medical Services in Middle East and Italy
Work of 4 MDS at Atessa
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Work of 4 MDS at Atessa
Wounds at that time were mainly caused by shells or bullets and there were fewer mine wounds, hence very few severe tarsal injuries. Figures are available giving the percentage of wounds caused by different missiles at that period as follows:
| Number | Percentage | |
| Bomb wound (mortar) | 62 | 8·25 |
| Shell wound | 396 | 52·72 |
| Bomb wound (aerial) | 60 | 7·98 |
| Grenade | 9 | 1·19 |
| GSW (small arms) | 149 | 19·84 |
| Mine wounds | 68 | 9·05 |
| Weapon (unspecified) | 7 | ·93 |
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