World War 1: Nature of Trench Warfare

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This was scattered throughout trenches to stop the spread of disease

Twice daily, during wet weather, men were supposed to change their...

If the Germans were not going to attack, this order would be issued

This tactic was used to demoralise opponents, gain information from captured soldiers and divert the enemy

Trenches were designed in a ______ pattern so that explosions could be contained

Typical month for the BEF: 8 days in the reserve trenches,4 days in support, _____ days in the front line

More trench activity occurred at night time than during the day. True or false?

In the trenches, these were laid out so that soldiers could avoid standing in the mud

Often, trenches were lined with ______ for support and protection

What was the space in betwen the trenches of the two opposing sides called?

Denis Winter: "________ (number) men received war pensions for mental disorders suffered during the war."

What resulted from incessant gun fire, close proximity to exploding shells, accumulation of stress

These thrived on decomposing flesh and numbered in the millions, often growing to the size of a small kitten

These were kept to detect poison gas in the trenches