why did the french and british dug up trenches?To provide cover from view & fire of the enemy.
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During World War I, British soldiers dug trenches using basic hand tools like shovels and picks. The process often involved teams of men working together under fire, with some trenches being constructed quickly for immediate protection while others were more elaborate and fortified. To counteract muddy conditions, wooden planks or sandbags were often used to reinforce the walls. The trenches were strategically positioned to provide cover from enemy fire while facilitating communication and movement of troops.
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?
During war , soldiers dig long trenches to hide from the enemy's attack. Trenches are dug in mud hence keep the trench cold and makes the survival easy for the soldier.
The construction of trenches in World War I involved thousands of soldiers and laborers, as trench systems spanned hundreds of miles along the Western Front. Estimates suggest that it took around 2 million men to dig and maintain the extensive network of trenches, which required significant manpower due to the difficult conditions and constant threat of enemy fire. These trenches were pivotal for protection and strategy during the prolonged stalemate of the war.
They dug trenches to protect themselves from the weapons of the enemy. Turks vs. British
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In Rees many convicts from Holland were forced to dig trenches in very bad circumstances.
During World War I, British soldiers dug trenches using basic hand tools like shovels and picks. The process often involved teams of men working together under fire, with some trenches being constructed quickly for immediate protection while others were more elaborate and fortified. To counteract muddy conditions, wooden planks or sandbags were often used to reinforce the walls. The trenches were strategically positioned to provide cover from enemy fire while facilitating communication and movement of troops.
In Europe; the US reinforced the British & French in the trenches.
They would use the shovels to dig out trenches. If necessary they would dig graves. They would also use them as weapons if it came down to it.
they fought in the trenches ww1 was known as a war in the trenches
British and German trenches in World War I differed primarily in design and construction. British trenches were often shallower and more focused on quick assembly, while German trenches were deeper, more fortified, and included elaborate systems of bunkers and tunnels for better protection and living conditions. The Germans also emphasized the use of barbed wire and concrete reinforcements, making their trenches more resilient to artillery fire. Additionally, the layout of German trenches typically allowed for better organization and defense compared to their British counterparts.
The British tank, and the trenches.
Soldiers would dig trenches for protection. They also used them as a place to sleep during the war. They would take shifts so some people could sleep and others would be fighting. I hope this helps.
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?