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WW1: Trenches
WHAT WERE THEY USED FOR?
Trenches were used to protect soldiers from the enemy's side. The first trenches were created when soldiers hurriedly dug holes into the ground. They were also used to communicate and transport supplies, equipment and men across to different lines.
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WHAT WAS LIFE LIKE?
The trenches of WW1 were very unhygienic. Pests such as rats roamed around and bit the soldiers in their sleep. Lice irritated the soldiers, and spread around bacteria that killed many people. Even using the toilet had the risk of being killed, as they were exposed to the enemy. Because of this, the soldiers relieved themselves where they were. Death was common, and there was a very limited supply of water and food.
WHAT DID THEY LOOK LIKE?
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Trenches were generally large ditches where soldiers could easily protect themselves and fight. Each were about two metres deep and two metres wide, the formation being in a zig-zag line. Armies usually built three lines of trenches, the first being closest to No-Man's Land. 75 metres back was the second trench, who supported the first trench in case the enemy overtook them. The third trench was 300 metres behind, and was called the reserve trench, who held many soldiers for a potential counter-attack
HOW WERE TRENCHES BUILT?
There were three typical methods of creating a trench. The first method was called entrenching, which was when the soldiers dug down using their hands. This was the simplest method, but left the soldiers vulnerable to the enemy. Sapping was when the men dug at the ends of the trenches inwards. This was slow, as only a few men could work on it. The last method was tunneling. This was like sapping, but instead created a "lid" which would later be removed.