The trenches were built up off three parallel rows of trenches, with adjacent communicating trenches connecting the three rows. The first, second and third row of trenches were called; the Front Line Trench, the Support Trench and the Reserve Trench. About a third of the communication trenches lead to a dead end, in order to help the soldiers kill intruders. The object of a dead end trench was that the intruders didn’t know if the trench was a dead end or not, but the soldiers did, so the soldiers could either retreat back into the Support/Reserve trenches, or they could open fire on the intruders trapped in the dead end trenches. The majority of the trenches are generally 2 meters deep and 2 meters wide.
Bolu Soyomokun 9FR3 THE NATURE OF TRENCH WARFARE A trench is a long, narrow ditch and warfare is the Engagement in or the activities involved in war or conflict Trench warfare is a type of combat in which opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other another description is a type of fighting during WW1 in which both sides dug trenches protected by mines, sandbagged parapets and barbed wires. As the break of the Great War came the advance of new technology and weapons also took to ground. Some took a part to the existence of trench warfare, and others were made to destroy deadlocks initiated by trench warfare. At the beginning of the war in 1914, cavalry charges were talked about greatly in the media, thoughts that would sweep away the enemy were common thoughts of the nation. This stayed significant thought in the mind of commanders until 1916, when opposing troops gained the belief that if the cavalry was going to be used, it would only be possible if they could break through a reasonably sized section of the opposition.
Controlled Assessment Task Part (A) The First World War is associated strongly with Trench Warfare. How useful and reliable are these sources in explaining what conditions in the trenches were like? The public’s imagination of the Great War has been closely associated with Trench Warfare. Within the beginning period of the war August-September 1914 both armies expected a rapid war of movement, however the advances upon firing technology resulted in the complex trench systems being developed. The traditional interpretation was that soldiers spent all of their time in horrific conditions which they constantly experienced and they feared the factor of being sent ‘Over the top’ and that trenches were full of rats, lice and disease.
In 1914, cannons were positioned in the front line and fired directly at their targets. By 1917, indirect fire with guns (as well as mortars and even machine guns) was commonplace, using new techniques for spotting and ranging, notably aircraft and the often overlooked field telephone. Counter-battery missions became commonplace, also, and sound detection was used to locate enemy batteries. Germany was far ahead of the Allies in utilising heavy indirect fire. The German Army employed 150 and 210 mm howitzers in
TRENCHES What Were the Conditions in the Trenches Like In World War One? In World War I, the "trenches" were literally trenches dug into dirt or mud to shelter soldiers while they were firing at the enemy. Both sides used trenches in the fighting. Trench warfare was primarily a defensive tactic, placing soldiers low in the trench for protection, installing barbed wire in front of them in more modern times, and then allowing the soldiers to shoot at the enemy. Trench warfare has been used militarily since Roman times, although it came into widespread use in World War 1.
World War I brought many new ideas and different concepts that would either benefit or cause major consequences throughout the war. This was the time of the incredibly dreadful “Trench warfare”. Roden simply placed a picture in our mind by saying “We have had another terrible week of it in the trenches.” These trenches were used as a protective barrier between their enemy and No-Mans Land. Not only did the trenches provide protection, it also brought many other deadly factors such as diseases, rodents, and unfit living conditions. Lice was a very common problem that would terrorize every soldier that would spend time in the trenches.
The plan for the Battle of the Somme was to assemble a huge new army of soldiers. The men and supplies would be stockpiled in the reserve trenches. German trenches would be bombarded solidly for 7 days. The British fired over 1,500,000 shells at the German lines, which should have destroyed the German dug-outs (which were 9 metres deep), tear up their barbed wire and kill most of the Germans. Also 10 mines would be dug under the German strong points.
Earth is a major symbol because not only does it have many themes but it symbolizes a great list of things through out the book. Earth has symbolized the ground, the animals, water, the plants and dirt as well. Earth has represented life since the earth has supported the soldiers with food that they needed to survive. Ironically enough the earth also represents death. Whether on the western front or in no man’s land the soldiers are always fighting on earth, earth which is littered with dead bodies.
Battle Conditions During World War I World War I, more predominantly called the World War or the Great War, was a major military conflict, involving all the world's great powers, that lasted from 1914 until 1918. Although the conflict took place during the 20th century, where modern weaponry, machinery and technology ran rampant, the war was fought as though it took place during ancient or medieval times. Indeed, even with the technological prowess that came with the dawning of the 20th century, commanders and strategists of both sides of the war held true to tactics that were hundreds of years old and severely outdated. This adamant, unyielding adherence to antiquated methods and techniques not only led to this war being the sixth most deadly conflict in world history, but also forced the near seventy-million foot soldiers and common grunts on the front lines to face some of the worst battle conditions history has ever seen. The military tactics used during World War I completely failed to keep pace with the modern advances in technology of the time period.
9) How hazardous was it to live and fight in the trenches of the First World War? After reading the story, make a list of the types of dangers that soldiers faced while fighting in the trenches. 10) What has the main character accomplished over two days of fighting in the trenches? What do you think will happen the next