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The purpose of the sandbag parapet was the same as the purpose of the trench itself, to protect the soldiers from the bullets fired by the enemy, and from the blast and flying shrapnel of exploding artillery shells. You dug down to create the trench, but piling the sandbags on the edge at the top raised the amount of protective cover.
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What was purpose of ATS World War 2?
what was the purpose of the ATS
What was the name of the trench that the French built in World War I?
Thousands of trenches were constructed during World War 1. Most had names for operational purposes but few names are remembered. EDIT: Are you thinking of World War 2 and the Maginot Line?
What was the purpose of the committee of public information during World War 1?
To increase public support for the war
What were the purpose of tanks during world war 1?
water transport
What was the primary purpose the drachen balloon in World War 1?
observation balloon
Why it was dangerous to peer over the parapet in World War 1?
Because snipers on both sides of the trench lines were constantly watching for a chance to kill someone. Snipers were well camouflaged, patient and watched for the opportunity. Peering over the parapet would be met with a bullet in the face - ergo, it was dangerous.
What was purpose of ATS World War 2?
what was the purpose of the ATS
What was the name of the trench that the French built in World War I?
Thousands of trenches were constructed during World War 1. Most had names for operational purposes but few names are remembered. EDIT: Are you thinking of World War 2 and the Maginot Line?
The purpose of combat of World War I and World War 2?
To simply end the war for world war 1, for world war 2 it was end the war and take down the Nazis
What was the purpose of the committee of public information during World War 1?
To increase public support for the war
What was the front wall of the trench call World War 1?
The front wall of the trench during World War I was commonly referred to as the "parapet." This structure was typically reinforced with sandbags, soil, and barbed wire to provide protection for soldiers from enemy fire. The parapet allowed troops to fire their weapons while minimizing exposure to incoming artillery and small arms fire. Additionally, the design of the trench system included features like firing steps and observation posts to enhance defensive capabilities.
Why did they have parapets in World War 1?
When soldiers looked over the top of the trenches to look towards the enemy their heads/bodies would be silhoutted against the skyline. The parapet was to stop this happening so they would be seen.
In World War 1 what was done for the purpose of creating a strong military?
Sending troops to Europe was done for the purpose of creating a strong military in World War 1. There is strength in numbers.
Did World War 2 had a high moral purpose?
World War 2 had a high moral purpose. The Nazis had continued to work toward domination at the cost of Jews and other innocent people. The War ended their reign.
What was the purpose of the fourteen point?
the purpose for Woodrow's Wilson 14 points were to create peace following world war IThe Fourteen Points was a plan for peace following the end of World War I
What was the purpose of World War 1?
The assassination of Franz Ferdinand (not the band)
What were the purpose of tanks during world war 1?
water transport
