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Why did soldiers lived in trenches?

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13y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019
A correct but simplified answer:Because of the invention of machine guns and rapid firing and accurate artillery any person who was visible to the opposing side Died.

To protect themselves the soldiers dug trenches to hide in.

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