Why were there trenches in World War I?

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 8/16/2019

there were trenches in ww1 because obviously the soldiers needed somewhere undercover otherwise they would all be shot on the first day. but the trenches cotributed to the stalemate, so they weren't that affective in winning the war.

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∙ 16y ago

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What does the trenches mean in World War 1?

they fought in the trenches ww1 was known as a war in the trenches

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?

How many men died in the trenches of World War I?

Over 200,000 men died in the trenches of World War 1.

What were trenches like in world war 1?

The Trenches were grotty , digusting and they had no room

What were the World War 1 trenches like?

The Trenches were grotty , digusting and they had no room

Were there telephones in World War 1 trenches?

no.

Why wern't trenches used in World War 2?

Trenches were used in both WWI and WWII.

When did the trenches first start?

the trenches first started in 1914, the start of world war 1.

Was the trenches small in world war 2?

What a bone question. The trenches were big enough to fit into.

During World War II, did they utilize trenches as a strategic defense tactic"?

Yes, trenches were used as a strategic defense tactic during World War II.

How many trenches were there in World War 1?

thousands

Where did the World War 1 trenches stretch across?

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