What did World War 1 soldiers do to keep their spirits up?

Answer 1

They would try and get as much sleep as they could. They would chat to their mates, have a cup of tea. Play cards have a laugh. They also would spend their time sending or reading letters from their loved ones (family, friends etc).

Answer 2

Musicians played an important role in World War Two in keeping everyone cheerful - particularly the soldiers, sailors and airmen who risked being killed or injured. The Army, Navy and Royal Air Force all had bands. The RAF recruited people who could play instruments well to form dance bands. They were sent to airbases, where in the daytime they helped with jobs that needed doing. In the evening, they put on concerts and dances for the pilots who needed to relax after returning from bombing missions over Germany. One of the most famous of these bands was the Royal Air Force Dance Orchestra which was known as The Squadronaires. The "Squads" came from the top London groups at the time and volunteered their services after realising they would be called up for duty. The singer was Jimmy Miller, who was joined on stage by a pianist, two Trombone and two Trumpet players, four saxophonists, a guitarist, a drummer, and a bass player. Together they went on tour, performing at RAF stations all over the country. Writer Noel Coward wanted to give people something to smile about at a time when Britain faced attacks by the Nazis. It was with this thought in mind that he created Blithe Spirit, a comedy about a middle-aged writer whose first wife has died. She comes back to him as a ghost. This causes problems for him with his new wife, Ruth. The play was written in six days during the London Blitz in 1941 when the Germans dropped bombs on the capital. Coward was a victim of the bombing. His flat and office had been destroyed just weeks before he sat down to write Blithe Spirit. It was first performed at the Picadilly Theatre in London. The audience was told that if there was an air raid during the performance, they could leave the theatre, but the show would go on anyway. Theatregoers loved the story. It was to become the longest-running comedy in the history of British theatre. Hope this helps, s9m8

Answer 3

Soldiers keep their spirits up by thinking of the people's lives they are saving and that they are representing their country, they are also letting people know how generous and thoughtful they are being by risking their lives for many others.

Answer 4

Get as much sleep as they could. Talk to their mates, play cards and have a cup of tea. Send letters and read letters from loved ones like friends and family.