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During World War I, trenches of different kinds protected soldiers from various dangers. Basic slit trenches, dug deeply enough to enable soldiers to stand up straight while keeping their heads below the ground-surface, protected soldiers from horizontal rifle- and cannon-fire. More sophisticated trenches, dug still more deeply into the earth and maintaining a thick ceiling-layer of earth, protected troops from vertical bombardment, including attacks from airplanes.
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∙ 12y ago- The first defence was barbed wire, which was secretly amended during the night so that it wasn't trampled upon by the enemy too easily.
- Behind the wire were sand bags. These were there to catch bullets and shrapnel. They also stopped excess water from flooding the trenches because the sand soaked up rain water.
- Then there were snipers who shot at the opposite trench. They would be concealed and pick off any soldiers who poked his head up above the trenches into his line of sight. They would usually operate in pairs; one as a spotter and one as a shooter.
- Behind the front line were the 'reserve trenches', also known as the 'second line' or the 'support trenches'. These were there in case the front line trench was overrun by the enemy.
- Sometimes, there was even a third line of defense. These were known as the 'communication trenches' and they ran over 1km back to safety. All things going up the line, such as fresh troops, water, food, mail, ammunition etc had to use these lines. Wounded soldiers went in down the line to hospitals situated at the back.
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∙ 14y agoThe soldiers had machine guns, rifles and grenades, with which they killed each other.
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What was the command to the soldiers to get out of the trenches and charge the enemy?
The command would obviously be from the men's direct superiors. They would either whistle or ring a bell, to get the soldiers' attention, then shout the order or just order them immediately. If the trenches required stealth, then there would of course be some sort of silent signal involved, like a hand signal or a flag.
Where would you find a trench?
There was a point in WW1 where the war had reached a sort of stalemate where neither sides left their trenches. This caused the trenches to be huge and deep as the men had to live there. Fire steps and scaling ladders were needed to enable troops to look over the trench. Trench toilets called latrines were pits, dug 1.5m deep Sandbags were placed all over the edges of the trench for bullet protection. Barbed wire also the same but more so to protect from infantry invasion. And in winters, there would've been a lot of mud at the bottom of the trenches especially after rain.
What were Trenches in Medieval times?
A trench was a ditch dug into the ground. A trencher was a flat piece of bread onto which food was placed, a sort of edible plate. Later trenchers were made out of wood or metal and eventually developed into plates.
What type of political system (government) existed under feudalism?
It was a "this for that" system. Rulers gave their people protection, and the people gave the rulers crops.... that sort of thing.
To protect citizens from each other protect individual rights and establish peace at home the Constitution was written to establish tranquility?
The reference in the Preamble to "ensure domestic tranquility" provides for this sort of protection.
What sort of life did the soldiers have in the trenches of World War 1?
An awful one. Mud. Trenchfoot. Mud. Dysentery. Mud.
What were the advantages of trenches in war?
because there was cover and sort of shelter i think
What sort of help do the comic relief provide?
They help poor people around the world to provide healthcare services and education system.
Where can you find a good grass reinforcement product for your driveway?
I highly recommend All Stake Supply. They have a dedicated website to this sort of stuff: grassreinforcement.com.au. They provide a range of grass protection products such as grass protection mesh and cellular paving system.
Does the trenches block anything?
This is sort of a vague question but I believe that the trenches were ussually blocking, or gaurding or surrounding, some type of valuable ground or a city. does that help? -student studying WW1
What was trench foot like in the World War I?
Trench Foot was mostly common in World War 1 when soldiers had to stand in cold, wet and unsanitary trenches. The feet would be so wet that a sort of mould would grow on them.
How they survived in World War 1?
In World War One, the soldiers survived by digging up trenches. Trenches are holes dug in the ground, sort of how worms dig into the ground but bigger. These trenches were what they lived in for 4 straight years. Hope this helped :) I'm only 13 so if you don't trust this answer than you can look somewhere else! :)
What sort of protection scheme do you suggest for the protection of a 10 HP motor?
1)Instantaneous overcurrent protection. 2.Ground fault protection. 3.Thermal overload protection. 4.Stalling Protection. 5.Phase unbalance protection.
What article provided some sort of protection to slaves?
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Do double locking doors really provide some sort of extra protection?
Yes. If not for the simple fact of the increased secured surface area, then for the fact that it would take longer to disable each individual lock.
Is pro a prefix on the word provide?
sort of
Is it possible to swim in lava given some sort of protection from the heat?
No it is not possible.
