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The military has used sand bags for many years to absorb shock and projectiles. Sand disipates energy so when a bullet hits it, the shock is spread out among all the grains and the bullet stops. Soldiers hide behind sandbags to protect themselves. Sandbags can also protect buildings from the shock wave of bombs.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoSand bags in any war are designed to strengthen defensive positions.
And to cushion the blow of any thrown weapons. They were also used for many years to absord shock and projectiles.
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∙ 12y agobecause they weren't a solid material, they are able to cushion the impact of bullets and artillery
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∙ 7y agoSandbags were typically placed at the front of the trench used to increase the height and protection that a trench would provide.
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How long did the trenches stretch and were trenches used during World War 2?
Trenches were a trademark of the first World War. They were extensive and elaborate. They were not used in World War II. Are you trying to find out the length of ALL the trenches together?
Why were the trenches dirty in World War 1?
Answer 1They were made of sandbags and dirt.Answer 2The trenches were dirty because they were dug out of the ground and were not properly irrigated or maintained. Trench building was a hasty production and most of the trenches in World War I were built in France where the soil is moist and gives way very easily, leading to small mudslides and the like.
In world war 1 was it the first time they used trenches?
No. Trenches were used in wars as far back as history is recorded. Trenches were used in the Revolutionary war in the US. Some of these trenches can still be seen at the scene of some battlefields such as Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and Yorktown Virginia.
What were sniper posts used for in the world war 1 trenches?
sniping
Were trenches used before World War 1?
Yes. During The American Civil War and the Crimean War.
What held up the sides of the trenches in World War 1?
Wood, packed dirt and sandbags held up the sides of cruder trenches. More intricate ones had concrete siding.
In World War 2 why did people put sandbags round there doors and windows for protection?
Sandbags were used in War World II as protection from bomb blasts. These were issued by the Council of Europe.
How long did the trenches stretch and were trenches used during World War 2?
Trenches were a trademark of the first World War. They were extensive and elaborate. They were not used in World War II. Are you trying to find out the length of ALL the trenches together?
Why wern't trenches used in World War 2?
Trenches were used in both WWI and WWII.
What were the sandbags used for in world war 1?
Sandbags were used to build and reinforce protective locations. The flexibility and heaviness of a bag of sand made it easy to stack quickly to create protective barriers. They could stop bullets and shrapnel. They were often stacked against outside walls to provide the additional armor against the enemy fire. The empty bags were easy to carry and could be filled on the spot as one dug trenches and fox holes.
What strategies were used in The Trenches in World War 1?
turtles
Why were trenches used in World War I?
to defend against the dragons
Hints for soldiers of World War 1?
When they used trenches why they...
Why were the trenches dirty in World War 1?
Answer 1They were made of sandbags and dirt.Answer 2The trenches were dirty because they were dug out of the ground and were not properly irrigated or maintained. Trench building was a hasty production and most of the trenches in World War I were built in France where the soil is moist and gives way very easily, leading to small mudslides and the like.
In world war 1 was it the first time they used trenches?
No. Trenches were used in wars as far back as history is recorded. Trenches were used in the Revolutionary war in the US. Some of these trenches can still be seen at the scene of some battlefields such as Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and Yorktown Virginia.
What were sniper posts used for in the world war 1 trenches?
sniping
What does the trenches mean in World War 1?
they fought in the trenches ww1 was known as a war in the trenches
