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Why were trenches dug in autumn 1914?
Trenches were dug to protect the soldiers from enemy bullets.
How much did trenches protect soldiers?
The soldiers would hide in the trenches and fire at the enemy.
Why were the trenches built?
to protect soilders. from enemy shells and mortars but also a place to watch the enemy
Why did world war 1 soldiers dig trenches and what did they need protection from?
They dug trenches to protect themselves from the weapons of the enemy. Turks vs. British
What does the idiom to be in the trenches mean?
It's left over from World War I - they fought in long trenches dug to protect the soldiers from enemy gunfire. If you're "in the trenches," you're figuratively in the middle of the battle, fighting man to man.
What wire was used to protect ww1 trenches?
Barbed wire was used to protect the trenches.
How had trenches developed?
soldiers dug the trenches as a way to stay protected from enemy artillery.
Why were the trenches built in the world war?
Trench warfare used several different types of trenches. Firing trenches were used by soldiers to protect themselves while firing their weapons at their enemy. Cover trenches were often built next to the firing trenches as a second line of defense in case the enemy captured the firing trench. Support trenches were used as rest areas for off-duty troops, who sometimes lived in dugouts excavated in the sides of the trench. A network of reserve and communications trenches was used to bring supplies and fresh troops to the front.
Where were trenches in position to the enemy?
During World War I, trenches were for the most part located directly in front of the enemy's projected line of attack. Where possible, trenches were also located to the sides of enemy positions; however, many trenches (such as those used for supply- and communication-purposes) extended backwards from the front lines.
During World War II, were trenches used as a common defensive strategy on the battlefield"?
Yes, trenches were commonly used as a defensive strategy during World War II to protect soldiers from enemy attacks and provide cover.
What was chlorine used for now and in ww1?
Chlorine gas was used to drive enemy men out of their trenches in order to make it easier to take the enemy trenches. Even now, it is used to soften up enemy positions.
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
