Medicine in the western front

Question 1

GIve two features of the trench system

Answer 1

Built in zigzag to make more complicated for the enemies to see other parts of the trench
Divided into different parts, including front line, communication and reserve

Question 2

Give 2 features of trench fever

Answer 2

Spread by lice
Symptoms include headaches and pain in the joints

Question 3

Give two features of trench foot

Answer 3

Soldiers had to change socks twice a day to protect from it
Caused by trenches full of water

Question 4

GIve 2 features of dysentery

Answer 4

Causes: overcorowding and poor hygiene
Symptoms: stomach pain and diarrhoea