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What were some of the horrors associated with the trenches in world war 1?
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One of the less-obvious ones was the malady named "Trench Foot", aka Immersion Foot. This is when part of the body stays wet and at least somewhat cold for more than a few hours. It causes symptoms very similar to severe frost bite. Severe cases can require amputation. This occurred from soldiers having their feet wet in the trenches for long periods of time.
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In addition, mud deep enough to drown in, sewage in trenches, stink, rats and bugs, getting shot, getting bombed, getting bayoneted, getting gassed with poison gas, no food/ cold food, heat in summer, cold in winter.
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What were some of the horrors of war that the soldiers experineced in the trenches?
i wanted the answer from you guys :'(
In world war 1 was it the first time they used trenches?
No. Trenches were used in wars as far back as history is recorded. Trenches were used in the Revolutionary war in the US. Some of these trenches can still be seen at the scene of some battlefields such as Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and Yorktown Virginia.
How cold were the trenches in winter in World War 1?
Very cold & wet. Trenches were extremely miserable places to live in. Remember the trenches are mainly outdoors. Some trench lines had underground bunkers connected to them, that could be heated the old fashioned way.
What impact did trenches have on World War 2?
Trenches in the Pacific Theater of the war were absolutely vital to save lives. They dug them on every island they fought upon. Trenches in Africa, Italy and during the Normandy Invasion, Battle of the Bulge were critical too. The poor guys in the Battle of the Bulge and in the Ardenne Forest had to literally make snow trenches and even sleep in them. Some of the soldiers even used fallen vehicles for trenches and safe protection. Without trenches hundreds of thousands of men would have died, even if some did die in the trenches, especially when they stood up.
What creatures were found in world war 1 trenches?
The trenches were infamously overrun with rats - some were killed and cooked to supplement poor rations.
Are horror reals?
Some horrors might be real!
Why were trenches necessary part of the warfare in world war 1?
trenches were used for cover and safety from bombs, so they were necessary for safety and protection from oncoming attacks, though some trenches were very deep it was hard for short people to see if invaders were coming and could get raided
What were some of the injuries in the trenches?
there are many injuries in the trenches such as shell shock, broken bones ect.
What are some famous trenches?
The Japan Trench
What did Wilfred Owen have to do with trenches?
Wilfred Owen was a soldier in World War I and wrote poems reflecting his experiences in the trenches. His poetry vividly captured the horrors and realities of trench warfare, providing a powerful insight into the psychological and physical impact of war on soldiers. Owen's works like "Dulce et Decorum Est" and "Anthem for Doomed Youth" are considered some of the most powerful war poetry to come out of World War I.
What side of World War 1 had better trench system and why?
The Germans had the advantage as they concreted the bottoms of the trenches for sturdier walking also they were at the top of a hill on some occasions so all the water from their trenches ran into the English ones. To add to this, most of their trenches were over seven feet deep to ensure 'safer' living for the soldiers.
Where are trenches from World War 1?
It might not be right, but here goes: The trenches from World War One are located in lots of different places. There are a continuous line of them covering over 400 miles from Switzerland to the North Sea. I think there were also some in France and other places too, but you'll have to check that!
