Disagree Flashcards
What did the British Army have the lowest of?
Casualty rates from disease
Why did they have rotas?
So that soldiers spent least possible time in the harsh conditions of the front line
How long did they spend in the firing line?
2-3days
How many days per month would a soldier spend in reserve?
4-5 days a month
What were the chances of being wounded?
50:50
What were the chances of being killed?
1 in 12
How much time did soldiers spend away from the front line?
60%
What did the soldiers have easy access to?
Alcohol and cigarettes
What did the soldiers usually have?
Hot water, clean clothes and good food
What happened to many recruits during the war?
They put on weight due to good food and good pay
How many soldiers were killed?
12%
How many officers were killed?
17%
