Features of a trench Flashcards
1
Q
Parapet
A
A bank of earth thrown up in front of the trench itself to allow the man to fire from the trench
2
Q
Fire step
A
The trench was supposed to be deep enough to allow a man to walk through it upright. This was built to allow men to fire weapons from the trench.
3
Q
Revetment
A
The sides of the trench were supported with wood, netting or corrugated iron to stop them caving in during bad weather or enemy shelling.
4
Q
Parados
A
It was the equivalent of a parapet but designed behind the trench.
