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Although trenches have been used in other wars before and since World War 1, armies in World War 1 could not move fast enough to carry through with an offensive, and they were easily pushed back by reinforcements brought in by railroad train. The war became static, turning into an artillery duel, and the machine gun became even more effective. The safest place to be was in a trench.
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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?
In world war 1 was it the first time they used trenches?
No. Trenches were used in wars as far back as history is recorded. Trenches were used in the Revolutionary war in the US. Some of these trenches can still be seen at the scene of some battlefields such as Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and Yorktown Virginia.
Were there telephones in World War 1 trenches?
no.
What is a reserve trench?
A reserve tranch was one of three main trenches, all connected up by communication trenches. The reserve trenches were at the back and, from the name, were used as reserves. The next trenches were support trenches, to support the fighting. Then you had the Front trenches, right next to No Man's Land. Hope this helped :D
Who dug the trenches in World War 1?
The soldiers themselves dug out the trenches.
What does the trenches mean in World War 1?
they fought in the trenches ww1 was known as a war in the trenches
How did new weapons change war in the trenches?
It changed war in the trenches because
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?
What did they do when they got to the top in World War 1?
Once to the top of the trenches, the troops would make their way across their own barbed wire and walk across no-man's land in an attempt to make it to the enemy trenches.
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
How many men died in the trenches of World War I?
Over 200,000 men died in the trenches of World War 1.
What impact did trenches have on World War 2?
Trenches in the Pacific Theater of the war were absolutely vital to save lives. They dug them on every island they fought upon. Trenches in Africa, Italy and during the Normandy Invasion, Battle of the Bulge were critical too. The poor guys in the Battle of the Bulge and in the Ardenne Forest had to literally make snow trenches and even sleep in them. Some of the soldiers even used fallen vehicles for trenches and safe protection. Without trenches hundreds of thousands of men would have died, even if some did die in the trenches, especially when they stood up.
Why wern't trenches used in World War 2?
Trenches were used in both WWI and WWII.
Was the trenches small in world war 2?
What a bone question. The trenches were big enough to fit into.
When did the trenches first start?
the trenches first started in 1914, the start of world war 1.
In world war 1 was it the first time they used trenches?
No. Trenches were used in wars as far back as history is recorded. Trenches were used in the Revolutionary war in the US. Some of these trenches can still be seen at the scene of some battlefields such as Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and Yorktown Virginia.
