Trench warfare Flashcards
what created the trench warfare
the triple entente was not able to push Germany back which created a deadlock
why did soldiers have to use trench
because of the advance of technologically new weapons they were forced to take shelter
trench foot
a painful condition of the foot due to long immersion in cold water or mad
shell shock symptoms
Symptoms include fatigue, tremor, confusion, nightmares and impaired sight and hearing,
no mans land
resulted in high casualties for little gain and was common to gain land one week and lose it the next
why were trenches designed in a zigzag pattern
help protect trench against enemy attacks, to be able to defend separately if need and so explosions could be contained
shell shock
a post traumatic stress disorder from exposure to active warfare
