Where did soldiers train in WW1?

Answer 1

Answer Recruits were trained to march, shoot and perform physical exercises. There was some specialized training for such things as firing machine guns or artillery. In general, the soldier of WW1 was not trained to fight as in WW2. During WW2, most US soldiers received a basic training and then went to advanced training. Then the infantry division was trained in large scale maneuvers or battles. This prepared the officers and tested the cohesiveness of the units down to the company level. In the book, "Fighting the Bolsheviks", the soldier enlisted and within 2 months he was already in Europe. In this case he was sent on the North Russian Expedition. Reference: "Fighting the Bolsheviks", by Neil Carey, Presidio, 1997

Answer 2

Training for soldiers started out with basic training for physical fitness, marching, drills and field essentials. Once the troops were put into their specialized groups their training began for that field.

Answer 3

During World War I, soldiers trained mainly in camps dedicated to training purposes and located far behind the front lines. Whether preparing for naval, air, or ground service, soldiers were sent to these training-centers for weeks and even months to learn the tasks that would be required of them when they joined the battle. Upon reaching the front lines, many soldiers received "on-the-job" training from the veteran soldiers with more experience.

Answer 4

They basically trained them how to hold weapons, how to use them, how to aim and how to survive. It was similar to a "how to survive war 101" type deal