WW1 trenches and weapons Quiz!

Where soldiers slept.

Wooden slabs placed over the bottom of a trench to make a path avoiding the mud and water on the bottom of a trench.

A designated area for storing ammunition and weapons, often dug into the side of the trench.

A ledge where soldiers could stand or kneel, firing weapons while being protected by the trench walls.

These were used to fortify and reinforce trenches, placed together in front of trenches to absorb bullets and shrapnel hits.

The ground between to enemy trenches, often filled with bodies and barbed wire.

Common pests in trenches, these rodents survived of eating soldier's rations.

A throwing weapon that explodes shortly after release.

Caused many casualties at the start of the Battle of the Somme, needs 4-6 men to work, has the firepower of 100 guns.

Large field guns with explosive shells, sometimes needed up to 12 men to work but could deal devastating blows to enemy trenches, were positioned behind the trenches to shoot over the top.

A weapon that caused most of its casualties by scaring soldiers out of trenches rather than killing them itself. Heavy and difficult to operate, would last about 2 minutes before running out of fuel.

Large war machine that was first used in the Battle of the Somme, could break through enemy lines and allow infantry to follow, needed a large crew of up to 10 men and heavily armoured.

Responsible for only 4% of infantry deaths in WW1, this weapon could only work if the wind was blowing towards enemy trenches.

A dagger like weapon, fitted on the end of guns for last resort one-on-one combat

The main firearm used by British infantry, it caused countless casualties and paired with the above, was a highly effective weapon for trench warfare.

Originally designed as a cavalry weapon, this small gun was often used by officers and tank crews.