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In which World War did fighting stop in the trenches and both fighting sides play football?
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∙ 9y ago
It was during World War 1 that fighting stopped in the trenches and both fighting sides played football. It was called the Christmas Truce and took place in 1914.
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Who dug the trenches in World War 1?
The soldiers themselves dug out the trenches.
Why is World War 1 famous for trench warfare?
Because there is something called a Stalemate. Both sides cannot advance so they dug trenches and stayed there.
What song was heard on both sides of the trenches on Christmas Eve 1914?
Silent Night
Why do trenches have wooden or iron supports?
This prevents the sides of the trenches from collapsing, covering (and suffocating) anyone inside the trench. Trenches can collapse due to artillery fire or merely from shifting soil (often due to rain or other weather).
What conditions were there in the trenches?
Trench foot and dysentery were the major conditions found in the trenches. Filled with standing stagnant cold water, soldiers on both sides suffered from foot rot and lack of sanitation.
Why was World War 1 fourght in trenches?
The first world war was fought in the trenches as when the two sides meat, no side was Strong enough to in a short period of time win in some areas, so fighting was sustained over a long period of time, a new tactic was called digging in or trenches, this offered shelter and protection and housed soliders for the long period of fighting. therefore they used trenches so soliders could keep ground, have shelter, have a line of defense and a barrier against the opposition
What type of warfare was used in world war 1?
13unluck: If I remember correctly, the main type of fighting was either trench fighting or chemical warfare. Opposing sides would invade trenches or bomb the opposition the rush forward to claim the area..
What held up the sides of the trenches in World War 1?
Wood, packed dirt and sandbags held up the sides of cruder trenches. More intricate ones had concrete siding.
What were both sides on world war 1 dug into?
trenches... trench warfare.... what exactly do you need?
Who dug the trenches in World War 1?
The soldiers themselves dug out the trenches.
Why were there trenches in the first place?
I assume the question is about the trenches used in World War I? Both sides of the conflict reached a stalemate and dug protective trenches. The number of soldiers killed and maimed (on both sides) was tremendous and proved the futility and waste of warfare, as frontal attacks moved the front back and forth.
What happen on Christmas in world war 1?
a cease fie in the trenches, soldiers from both sides put down their guns, and ate, drank and celebrated together before retunring to their trenches.
What was the series of trenches dug by both sides in northern France?
They were the western front. But the different trenches were front line trenches, communication trenches.
In 1914 during World War 1 many English and German troops agreed an informal truce on Christmas eve which sport did they famously play together in the land between the enemy trenches known as?
Both sides played football.
What were the two opposing sides of world war 1 fighting for?
Oil
In 1914 during World War 1 many English and German troops agreed an informal truce on Christmas eve. which sport did they famously play together in the land between the enemy trenches known as no-man'?
Both sides played football.
Where were trenches in position to the enemy?
During World War I, trenches were for the most part located directly in front of the enemy's projected line of attack. Where possible, trenches were also located to the sides of enemy positions; however, many trenches (such as those used for supply- and communication-purposes) extended backwards from the front lines.
