Soldiers were ordered to wash
During the Revolutionary War, General George Washington was aware of how essential personal hygiene was in the prevention of spreading diseases, so he ordered his men to wash regularly. Unfortunately, those commands were taken with a grain of salt, due to the inconvenience of it.
He was, however, able to maintain camp cleanliness with the help of “camp followers.” What were those? They were women, who would help assist the soldiers with cooking, cleaning, and other services.
