so it would slow them down you but face
As a defensive measure, in case the front trench was overrun.
the reserve trench were the lin eof trenchs that are behind the front lin trench. if or when the front line trench is captured, the solidiers can use the reserve trench line and the substitute front line
In the days of trench warfare, they were. In modern times, they are not.
As a defensive measure, in case the front trench was overrun.
At the front there was the front line, then there was the support trench and at the back was a reserve trench.
Trench warfare was rarely used on the eastern front during World War I because the terrain was more open and less suitable for digging extensive trench systems. The vast distances and fluid nature of the fighting on the eastern front also made it difficult to establish static trench lines.
Gas and artillery warfare. Artillery --> Guns.
communication trench links the front line and first support line trench supports trench.
Front line trench Support trench reserve trench
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The trench warfare. And the fact that both sides kept constantly sending more and more troops to the western front. So basically they go no where. If they try and advance there are machine guns and other artillary ready.
Trench warfare developed on the Western Front during World War I due to the stalemate between the Allied and Central Powers, with both sides digging trenches for protection. On the Eastern Front, the vast open spaces and more fluid military tactics made trench warfare less practical.