WW1 trenches and weapons Quiz! - Statistics

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Hint	Answer	% Correct
Wooden slabs placed over the bottom of a trench to make a path avoiding the mud and water on the bottom of a trench.	Duckboard	100%
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.	Flamethrower	100%
Responsible for only 4% of infantry deaths in WW1, this weapon could only work if the wind was blowing towards enemy trenches.	Gas	100%
A throwing weapon that explodes shortly after release.	Grenade	100%
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.	Heavy artillery	100%
Caused many casualties at the start of the Battle of the Somme, needs 4-6 men to work, has the firepower of 100 guns.	Machine Gun	100%
The ground between to enemy trenches, often filled with bodies and barbed wire.	No man's land	100%
Common pests in trenches, these rodents survived of eating soldier's rations.	Rats	100%
These were used to fortify and reinforce trenches, placed together in front of trenches to absorb bullets and shrapnel hits.	Sandbags	100%
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.	Tank	100%
A designated area for storing ammunition and weapons, often dug into the side of the trench.	Ammunition Shelf	50%
A dagger like weapon, fitted on the end of guns for last resort one-on-one combat	Bayonet	50%
Where soldiers slept.	Dugout	50%
A ledge where soldiers could stand or kneel, firing weapons while being protected by the trench walls.	Firing step	50%
Originally designed as a cavalry weapon, this small gun was often used by officers and tank crews.	Pistol	50%
The main firearm used by British infantry, it caused countless casualties and paired with the above, was a highly effective weapon for trench warfare.	Rifle	50%

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