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an advantage of trench warfare in World War 1 is that is was a cover for men as when they went out to charge into the opposing sides trenches many hid behind trees and other large objects. But what about the men who couldn't find anything like that? well they dug small holes to lay down in which is what started the idea of trenches but anyway back to the question.... it was yeah well a cover for men ;D
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∙ 9y agoTrench-warfare offers many advantages to defenders and many disadvantages to attackers; for instance, attackers cannot usually see the defenders without exposing themselves to their gunfire, and defenders can shoot at attackers while remaining mostly protected. For all combatants, trench-warfare is disadvantageous because it exposes them to the natural elements, which is especially trying in wet and wintry conditions.
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∙ 12y agoAll attackers would have to pass through no man's land and barbed wire before reaching the enemy trench. When attacking, troops would leave themselves open to heavy artillery fire often resulting in large casualties.
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∙ 13y agoI would say wait for a signal to go fight.
They would spend hours chatting lice (chatting means to heat the lice 'til they die and heat the eggs 'til they pop) because lice would get into their clothes. They had to figure out ways to keep rats away from their rationed food, and read letters from home. They would wait and wait and wait for the signal to go over the top. They would lie in the trenches among dying men, wishing they were home.
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∙ 12y agoIn a trench, you can't get shot from 600 yards away from a sniper with a high power rifle
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∙ 13y agothey would be safer
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How did trench warfare in world war 1 on the western front shape soldiers?
Soldiers would get sickness like trench foot and lice infection. soldiers would develop extreme cases of shell shock and die. How would you feel if your friends were getting killed by mortars... trenches were NOT a good thing for soldiers
Protective ditches dug by soldiers?
A defensive fighting position (DFP) is a type of earthwork constructed in a military context, generally large enough to accommodate at least one person.a Trench would be more of Ditch but all trenches start from a individual fighting position and work their way up in stages, which are then connected with other positions to build a trench.
How was trench designed?
Because the soldiers would dig tunnels and if the tunnels caved in that would create a bunker.
What was the trench warfare and why was it difficult in World War 1?
Trench warfare was when the soldiers would sit in large dug out holes and pop their heads up to shoot at the enemies. They did this because the flat land they were fighting on held no place to hide or conduct surprise attack. They would basically just be in these trenches trying to kill their enemies. It was difficult to gain any land and move while they were fighting because as soon as you got out of the trench you were an easy target. The armies would lose the majority of their soldiers during these fights. It was difficult because they were in these trenches for days on end and they would often get flooded with water which would get into their shoes and cause oozing sores. They didn't really have any supplies on the way either They had not much food or fresh clothes, (not even underwear!) and it was sort of like waiting in line to get shot.
How was poison gas used in trenches?
The poison gas was released and sent adrift towards the enemy trench. It would seep into the trench an dbe breathed in by soldiers, causing death, paralysis and other debilitating symptoms. The poison would linger for days. It would have been the perfect weapon had its single drawback not existed. If the wind was blowing towards YOUR trench, the gas would get into YOUR trench.
How would soldiers in ww1 prevent trench foot?
by not getting it
How did trench warfare in world war 1 on the western front shape soldiers?
Soldiers would get sickness like trench foot and lice infection. soldiers would develop extreme cases of shell shock and die. How would you feel if your friends were getting killed by mortars... trenches were NOT a good thing for soldiers
What is the use of the periscopes in trench warfare?
Soldiers used them to look out of the trench's so they wouldn't have to waste a man who would probably get shot.
Protective ditches dug by soldiers?
A defensive fighting position (DFP) is a type of earthwork constructed in a military context, generally large enough to accommodate at least one person.a Trench would be more of Ditch but all trenches start from a individual fighting position and work their way up in stages, which are then connected with other positions to build a trench.
What did trench foot do?
Trench foot would cause blisters and open sores on the soldiers foot. Often fungal infections would set in and gangrene if left untreated.
How was trench designed?
Because the soldiers would dig tunnels and if the tunnels caved in that would create a bunker.
Why would fighting on familiar territory be an advantage?
You would know where to find natural recources and have a better veiw of the land you were fighting from.
What best describes the fighting in ww1?
Trench Warfare would be hell I heard stories from family who served in World War 1 and the always said it was Hell
What was the trench warfare and why was it difficult in World War 1?
Trench warfare was when the soldiers would sit in large dug out holes and pop their heads up to shoot at the enemies. They did this because the flat land they were fighting on held no place to hide or conduct surprise attack. They would basically just be in these trenches trying to kill their enemies. It was difficult to gain any land and move while they were fighting because as soon as you got out of the trench you were an easy target. The armies would lose the majority of their soldiers during these fights. It was difficult because they were in these trenches for days on end and they would often get flooded with water which would get into their shoes and cause oozing sores. They didn't really have any supplies on the way either They had not much food or fresh clothes, (not even underwear!) and it was sort of like waiting in line to get shot.
How was poison gas used in trenches?
The poison gas was released and sent adrift towards the enemy trench. It would seep into the trench an dbe breathed in by soldiers, causing death, paralysis and other debilitating symptoms. The poison would linger for days. It would have been the perfect weapon had its single drawback not existed. If the wind was blowing towards YOUR trench, the gas would get into YOUR trench.
What were some of the diseases soldiers had during world war 1?
During World War I, soldiers suffered injuries from the enemy's weapons, from natural forces, and sometimes even from their own forces through accidents and "friendly-fire" incidents. Perhaps most unknown to casual observers of the conflict, disease and other bodily afflictions accounted for much of the suffering of the soldiers on both sides of the war.
What is war of Trench?
War of Trench refers to the fact that most of WWI was fought in trenches: a trench is a a long narrow ditch would could extend for miles. Soldiers would line up shoulder to shoulder with supplies and ammo in the trenches and and fire at each other for days on end
