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WWI Trenches versus Water/Mud Although many if not most of the trenches of WWI were plagued with standing water and mud, not all were. Where the contour of the ground allowed, the bottom elevation of the trenches would be sloped to a point where the trench opened to lower ground, allowing enough drainage to greatly reduce or eliminate standing water. Although an improvement, it did not prevent the trench bottoms from being a quagmire of mud during rainy periods.
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What are waterlogged trenches?
In the trenches, there was water. Like when you can't play a football match, you have a waterlogged pitch. If you stood in the mud and water in the trenches for too long, you caught trench foot, which is sometimes fatal if you don't remove the gangrene.
Why were the British trenches so waterlogged?
British Trenches were waterlogged due to 2 key reasons:The geography of the trenches meant that they were largely flat and below sea level. This meant water was trapped in the trenches as they were dips in the groundThe trenches also had poor drainage systems, which did not allow water to escape
Where did soldiers in the trenches get warmth from?
They didn't get warmth in the Trenches. It was always cold & damp & infested with diseases.
What two words described the trenches?
The two words that often described the trenches during World War I are "muddy" and "squalid." These terms highlight the harsh and unsanitary conditions soldiers faced, with waterlogged earth and poor hygiene contributing to a grim living environment. The trenches were not only physically uncomfortable but also psychologically taxing for the troops.
What was the purpose of the sump in trenches?
The sump in trenches served as a drainage system to collect and remove water that accumulated due to rain or groundwater infiltration. This helped prevent flooding and kept the trenches dry, ensuring that soldiers could move safely and maintain their positions without the risk of waterlogged conditions. Proper drainage was crucial for maintaining hygiene and reducing the risk of waterborne diseases in the trench environment.
Why can cork not be waterlogged?
it can.
What are continental trenches?
coninental trenches are trenches that go across countries...i think
Why did the German trenches differ from the British ones?
The main differences between the two was all down to the fact that the Germans dug in 1st. this meant they were on higher ground and better soil conditions too. The British however, were barely 3 ft above sea level, so when they dug in, their trenches instantly flooded. Because of all the water they would regularly collapse. Also, the ground conditions were very bad; clay and sand which only led to more waterlogged trenches; also clya nad sand was hard to dig and shape. lastly, the Brithish commanding officers believed that the trenches were only temporary and so were hastily constructed. the Germans knew that they would be staying there for a time; and so carefully planned out the details of the trenches.
Why do passive margins have no trenches?
Trenches are caused by plate movement.
What is the theme of Suicide in the Trenches by Siegfried Sassoon?
i did an analysis for my A star project Is to reveal the reality of war, which has been always hidden.
What was the reserve trenches like?
Reserve trenches
When was In the Trenches created?
In the Trenches was created on 2007-01-30.
