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the Germans were the first to decide where to stand fast and dig, they had been able to choose the best places to build their trenches. The possession of the higher ground not only gave the Germans a tactical advantage, but it forced the British and French to live in the worst conditions.
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∙ 12y agoSo that they werent out in the open in freefire. Second because many wanted breaks and it was easy to rest in. Third it gave them time to plan strategically.
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Did trenches help the progression of the war?
The use of trenches by both sides in world war one on the western front nearly stopped progression of the war. Not until the US sent over General Pershing and his army units did fast, unexpected military movement begin to occur, and the Germans were fairly soon defeated.
World war begin?
September 1939 in Poland when the Nazi Germans invaded that nation.
How did World War 2 officially begin?
World War begins officially when The Attack on Pearl Harbor happens.
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?
Were there telephones in World War 1 trenches?
no.
When did the soldiers start fighting in trenches?
In world war 1 to prevent Germans from coming into Paris
Did trenches help the progression of the war?
The use of trenches by both sides in world war one on the western front nearly stopped progression of the war. Not until the US sent over General Pershing and his army units did fast, unexpected military movement begin to occur, and the Germans were fairly soon defeated.
What were World War 1 gas attacks?
World War One gas attacks were when the Germans gased the Trenches out with Mustard Gas. This caused a massive amount of deaths in the War.
When had poison gas been used before?
In World War 1, we begin to see the first use of poision gas use. The Germans used chlorine and mustard gas to clear trenches of the Allied forces.
What does the trenches mean in World War 1?
they fought in the trenches ww1 was known as a war in the trenches
World war begin?
September 1939 in Poland when the Nazi Germans invaded that nation.
How did World War 2 officially begin?
World War begins officially when The Attack on Pearl Harbor happens.
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?
What invasion did germans begin world war 2?
On the 1st of September 1939, Germany invaded Poland which was the 'official start' of world war 2.
When did world war 2 bombs begin to fall?
Poland was severely bombed by the Germans in September 1939.
How many men died in the trenches of World War I?
Over 200,000 men died in the trenches of World War 1.
Who would have won World War 1 if trenches weren't used?
probably the Germans because they were one step ahead of us in terms of weapon technology
