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∙ 11y agoA French colonel noted that one sap (a finger-like projection from the front line trench) was a mere meter (three feet) from the German trench.
Source: Marc Ferro, Malcolm Brown, Remy Cazals, Olaf Mueller "Meetings in No Man's Land - Christmas 1914 and Fraternization in the Great War", Constable & Robinson Publishing, London, 2007, page 82.
Most internet sources cite the 7-meter (23 feet) distance between trenches at Zonnebeke in Belgium.
Sometimes the enemies occupied the same trench, separated only by sandbags.
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∙ 14y agoIn some areas no-man's-land was barely 20 metres; in others, loops in the trench would actually enclose parts of the oppositions' trench like the teeth of a zip.
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∙ 14y agoIt has been found that some of the trenches actually joined up. so infact the trenches where shared. 01010101994q9 rs
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How far did the trenches stretch in the first world war?
It varied. The trenches stretched for more than 450 miles, from the North Sea to the Swiss border. Normally the opposing trenches were 200-400 yards apart. In some places though, they were much closer. And in other places as much as half a mile of "no man's land" separated the opposing trench systems. The average distance of 200-400 yards was well within rifle range of the enemy.
Where did lice come from in the trenches of World War 1?
Humans carry two types of lice. The lice normally found in the trenches would be taken there by soldiers with bad cleanliness habits and spread among the others in close proximity.
Why was flooding a problem in the trenches in World War 1?
there was fungal infections due to feet being damp and wet.
Who came up with the idea of World War 1 being fought in trenches?
Trench warfare dates back hundreds of years. It was an effective method of attacking a fortress. During the early age of artillery, the attacking forces tried to move their artillery close to a fort in order to breach the walls. The trenches were just a way to get closer without exposing the cannoneers to fire from the walls of the fort. The earliest trenches were built in the zig-zag pattern in order to make it harder to fire into the trenches from the side. This was seen in the World War I trenches. Trench warfare became a frequent military tactic for defending territory between the US Civil War (1861-1865) and the first World War (1914).
Was the galdius a short stabbing sword?
Yes, the gladius was a short sword. It was very good for close combat because it was easier and quicker to use than longer swords and it could be still used when the opposing soldier was very close to you.
Did flamethrowers advance during World War 1?
No, they were kind of insignificant. Since the fighting was done mostly in trenches, the opposing forces never really got close enough for a flamethrower to be useful.
Which continent is closest to the center of the world?
the continet that is close to the centre of the world is asia
How far did the trenches stretch in the first world war?
It varied. The trenches stretched for more than 450 miles, from the North Sea to the Swiss border. Normally the opposing trenches were 200-400 yards apart. In some places though, they were much closer. And in other places as much as half a mile of "no man's land" separated the opposing trench systems. The average distance of 200-400 yards was well within rifle range of the enemy.
Long narrow areas of deep water close to plate boundaries are called?
Trenches, or deep sea trenches.
Who in Duke Ellington's family was he really close to?
His mother, Daisy Kennedy, was the person he was closest to in the world. The other person he was closest to was Billy Strayhorn.
Were there lice in the trenches in world war 1?
Yes, there are lice everywhere there are lots of warm blooded animals in close proximity, humans are no exception.
What are the trenches built for the British soldier to get close to the Maori pa?
The trenches were called saps and the people who dug them were called sappers.
Where did lice come from in the trenches of World War 1?
Humans carry two types of lice. The lice normally found in the trenches would be taken there by soldiers with bad cleanliness habits and spread among the others in close proximity.
Which Disney park is close to viginia?
None. The closest one will be Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of word close?
close, closest
Why was flooding a problem in the trenches in World War 1?
there was fungal infections due to feet being damp and wet.
Is closest a noun?
No, closest is an adjective (close, closer, closest), a word that describes a noun. Some examples are the closest church, my closest relative, her closest friend.
