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When the war broke out in 1914, the attitude of soldiers towards the war was that it will be a short and fun experience. After grasping the reality of the war, the attitude of soldiers soon began to change. the soldiers began to realize that they are all being sacrificed in a futile attempt. The heavy casulties, the terrible living conditions of the trenches and the war taking alot longer than what they have been promised were all factors that led to the changing attitude of soldiers towards the war as they realized that war was not a glorious adventure but rather the work of the devil.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoSoldiers in the trenches of World War One could feel the following:
- Depressed and sick; due to the terrible living conditions,
- Scared and worried; for they were at war,
- Demoralized; as the war dragged on for four long years,
- But some felt happy, for they knew they were not alone in this terrible mess.
They could have felt many more emotions on the front, but they are too numerous to mention. If you want to know what it was like, imagine sitting in frigid water 24/7, the cracking of gunfire all around you. With you sitting in your trench, waiting, for death, the order to attack, or the enemy to fire; being constantly bombarded by the stench of rotting bodies, gas (poison gas), and gunsmoke.
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∙ 11y agoMost soldiers in World War One felt depressed in the trenches. The conditions were horrid. Most trenches were filled with mud, water, shells and of course dead bodies usually of friends or of people you know. Many soldiers became Shell Shocked. This was basically your body going into regular shock brought on by death, destruction and mental stress. Most people described these people as in a trance or they looked like they just had a stroke. Finally if this didn't cause enough stress and depression amongst the soldiers going over the top did. Basically it is jumping out of your only cover to attack the enemy only to get shot down. so to answer your question they felt hopelessness, depressed and of course scared.
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∙ 13y agoAt the beginning, trusting and loyal.
By the end, bitterly disillusioned, sometimes revolutionary.
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∙ 15y agoAttitude might have been friendly, but some politicians was not. Alas, they hadn't taken their part during a war on the front line.
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∙ 16y agoi'd say fear is a safe bet
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∙ 16y agoVery unhappy no doubt
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Where were Japanese Americans placed during World War 1?
They were not placed anywhere. Japan was not an enemy in World War I.
As World War 1 was about to unfold what common enemy did Austria-Hungary and Germany share?
Russia
What opportunities did world war 2 provide for Africa Americans?
DUring WW2 the African American oppurtunity's didn't change much. Obviously they were able to find more jobs in factories and such. But Also Alot of American's joined the U.S armed forces. Unfortunatly the African American's were commonly used as "cannon fodder" so that the army could test enemy deffenses or simply run the enemy low on ammo so that the white soldiers would have a better chance of victory.
Why were people charged with war crimes after world war 2?
Nazis and some Japanese Commanders were charged with war crimes because they willingly killed unarmed civilians and prisoners of war. These actions are forbidden by the rules of warfare (Geneva Convention): A soldier must only use his training and weaponry to kill enemy soldiers/combatants who pose a threat.
What was life like in the Presidios?
It was boreing
What did going over the top ' mean in world war 1?
The phrase 'going over the top' - referred to the soldiers in the trenches climbing out and up to flat ground, and advancing towards the enemy over 'no-mans land'. Attacking the enemy's trenches~APEX
What weapon was very effective in killing the enemy in World War 1?
The machine gun (used by both sides) was very effective in wiping out whole lines of soldiers advancing towards the enemy over open ground.
What were the primary uses of the machine gun in world war 1?
The machine gun was very affective in slaughtering many soldiers as they advanced across open ground towards the enemy.
When the regiment starts running at the enemy troops what does Henry run towards?
Henry runs towards the enemy troops with his regiment, experiencing a rush of adrenaline and fear as he charges into battle. He focuses on keeping pace with his fellow soldiers and following orders as he heads towards the enemy lines.
How many enemy soldiers died in world war 11?
there was NO world war 11.
What were the use of grenades in world war 1?
Killing enemy soldiers.
What were soldiers promised in World War 1?
During WW1, soldiers were promised mostly money or a promotion for the capture, killing of enemy troops, or for capturing enemy trenches.
Why did they have parapets in World War 1?
When soldiers looked over the top of the trenches to look towards the enemy their heads/bodies would be silhoutted against the skyline. The parapet was to stop this happening so they would be seen.
Why were soldiers hiding behind their dead horses in World War 2?
In WWII soldiers would hide behind their dead horses to protect themselves from the enemy. They would have a less chance of getting hit and so they had more chance of survival. Also the enemy wouldn't see them on the ground so it was easier for the soldiers to kill their enemy.
What was the command used to tell soldiers in World War 1 to get out of the trenches and charge the enemy?
"Over the Top"
What was the purpose of the elbow rest World War 1?
Where soldiers placed their elbows when firing at the enemy line
What did the soldiers in in the trenches in World War 1?
they wrote letters to their family or friends. they shoot at the enemy, adn hid when the enemy was shooting, The sleping ares were further back in the trenches. soldiers had trenchfeet and they got sick from the contamined trenches.
