Fighting the Local Foe: The British Preventive Measures Against Malaria on the Macedonian (Salonica) Front
Fighting the Local Foe: The British Preventive Measures Against Malaria on the Macedonian (Salonica) Front

Summary/Abstract: The occurrence and spread of malaria amongst the warring parties on the Macedonian front brought about the appearance of completely new approaches in its treatment and prevention among the solders on both sides of the front line. The British experience in preventing the spread of malaria is a very interesting topic for analysis. The Macedonian front became an enormous experimental field for malaria research and experiments carried out by British medical and military personnel. The impact malaria had on the readiness of British soldiers concerning their combat activities on the front forced the command structures to undertake preventive measures in order to halt its spread. Thus, the British military command in Salonica became involved in draining swamps, clearing streams, oiling, and other methods of treating breeding places, fumigation and spraying, mosquito-proofing the huts and the carrying quinine prophylaxis.

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