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What side of World War 1 had better trench system and why?

The Germans had the advantage as they concreted the bottoms of the trenches for sturdier walking also they were at the top of a hill on some occasions so all the water from their trenches ran into the English ones. To add to this, most of their trenches were over seven feet deep to ensure 'safer' living for the soldiers.


In World War 1 what was the depth of trenches?

Trenches would be about 9ft deep and up to 6 ft wide. These trenches weren't that big considering that hundreds of soldiers would be there waiting for the moment in which they were attacked or when they would attack. These trenches would offer cover against bombs and grenades but wouldn't be a safe place to be when it came to the gas that the enemy's would throw at each other. The gas would settle in these trenches for hours or even days before going away.


What were fire steps used for in the trenches?

The trenches were deep enough to allow soldiers to move about without being shot. So if they wanted to look out to see what the enemy were doing they needed a step to stand on. This was the firestep, constructed at the front of the trench, which also allowed them to fire at the enemy in the trench opposte.


How did they build the trenches in ww1?

They used shovels and picks to dig out the trenches.


Why blocks places in trenches?

blocks are placed in trenches so as if the opponents attack they have to jump over and that would distract them so you people can attack them