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WWI . Trench Warfare. What is a Trench Warfare?. T rench warfare is a form of field fortification, consisting of parallel rows of trenches which are usually about 6-8 feet deep and 4-6 feet wide . They were well-protected and defensive for the soldiers in WWI.

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WWI

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  1. WWI Trench Warfare

  2. What is a Trench Warfare? • Trench warfare is a form of field fortification, consisting of parallel rows of trenches which are usually about 6-8 feet deep and 4-6 feet wide. They were well-protected and defensive for the soldiers in WWI.

  3. Introduction to Trench Warfare • Trench warfare developed due to the failure of the Schlieffen, the chief of the German general staff. • He devised a plan to invade France through neutral Belgium and catching them off-guard.

  4. Front Line Trench Cross Section

  5. Life in Trench Warfare • Many soldiers stayed in trenches for protection. • Over 200,000 men died in the trenches • Soldiers in the front line trenches had to deal with the smell of dead bodies, rats and keeping dry.

  6. Conditions in Trench Warfare • Constant death (mostly killed in the battle but some died from disease and infections) • Trench foot was caused from the wet weather and muddy grounds in autumn. • The soldiers suffered with thriving rats and lice during spring and summer months.

  7. References • http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/worldwarone/hq/wfront1_02.shtml • http://www.firstworldwar.com/features/trenchlife.htm • http://www.freewebs.com/trenchbattle/lifeinthetrenches.htm • http://www.harris-academy.com/departments/history/Trenches/Joanna/joanna1.htm

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