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It has been estimated that about %25 of all casualties were down to Trench foot, all though many cases were mis diagnosed, or went unrecorded so the actual figure is thought to be slightly higher.
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∙ 12y ago23,000 soldiers died because of Trench Foot
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How many people died in each country from trench foot?
Nobody dies of trench foot. Trench foot is caused by walking around for days, in the mud, while wearing wet boots. Think of it as "super-athlete's foot".
When was trench foot named and why?
Trench foot got its name because during World War I many of the soldiers who fought in the trenches got trench foot because of the constantly damp conditions of their shoes in the trenches.It is not known exactly when or where the disease was given it's apt name but I'd imagine it was just a general term used by the soldiers that it was eventually accepted as it's name. The proper name of Trench Foot, however, is 'immersion foot'.
What were the effects of trench warfare?
The war was fought slowly and the battles in one place could last for days or months, and there were many people who lost their foot from trench foot and were retired, there were also more problems with sickness from the water in the trenches.
What was the German trench in World War 1?
well the question you asked does not make and sense. but during WWI there was trench warfare. The Germans had many trenches especially on the west front.
What dangers did soldiers face in the battlefields of World War 1?
First off, they were living in trenches if a bomb was to explode they would instantly be dead. Second the gases from the atomic bombs that were being inhaled was one of many reasons soldiers were killed Third there was trench foot where basically your foot is in water for a long time and suddenly begins to rot. Fourth there was the possibility of a trench falling down and crushing whoever is beneath it and obviously getting shot P.S my teacher says you shouldn't use wiki for essays so maybe try researching on your own your welcome :)
How many people died in each country from trench foot?
Nobody dies of trench foot. Trench foot is caused by walking around for days, in the mud, while wearing wet boots. Think of it as "super-athlete's foot".
How many soldiers died from trench foot in World War 1?
80,000
What was it that killed so many people in world war 1?
The fighting itself The influenza epidemic ('Spanish' flu) Malnutrition Trench Foot
How does Trench Foot work?
Trench foot comes from having your feet wet and cold for long periods of time. The name comes from the world war in wich trenches were the main battle enviroment. Cold and wet many soldiers developed trench foot. Trench foot can be treated but can also end up in the amputation of the feet. Toes turn black and no longer able to cure.
When was trench foot named and why?
Trench foot got its name because during World War I many of the soldiers who fought in the trenches got trench foot because of the constantly damp conditions of their shoes in the trenches.It is not known exactly when or where the disease was given it's apt name but I'd imagine it was just a general term used by the soldiers that it was eventually accepted as it's name. The proper name of Trench Foot, however, is 'immersion foot'.
What was the Trench foot?
Trench foot was a fungal infection that inflicted many soldiers' feet. It was caused when forced to stand for a long period in sodden boots in muddy water at the bottom of the trenches during the first world war.
Why did so many people get trench foot?
because they were standing in the muddy water for so long it made there feet swelled up in the tight boots and cut off the circulation and the feet began to rot, many people would get trench foot deliberately so they could get sent back home.
What was Christmas day like in the trenches?
it was very cold and wet. many people got trench foot from the mud and wet.
How many soldiers died of trench foot?
Answeraccording to my books, 75,000 brits had it but only 41 died from it which i am not sure is 100% correct
What was life like doing world war 1?
Life was hard mainly in the trenches, many soldiers got trench foot.
How many cubic yards in a trench that is 20 foot long by 1 foot wide by 1 foot deep?
6.67 cubic yards
What diseases did the trenches in World War 1 have?
Common diseases and illnesses in the trenches were that there were many rats in the trenches, this gave the soldiers diseases. There was trench foot, which made their feet turn rot and swell up from the moisture. Some people said they could put a bayonet through their foot and they wouldn't feel it There was also trench fever, which was found to be caused by lice, and in the last year of the war, the "Spanish Flu" hit the world, including the trenches of Europe. In the War Diary I studied, the most common illnesses were boils and skin problems or ICT the soldiers were vaccinated against typhoid. Lastly shell shock and blindness or burns from mustard gas.
