What was it like to be in the trenches? Flashcards
1
Q
What were communication trenches used for?
A
To send troops from one trench to another
2
Q
How many British soldiers survived the war (as a percentage)?
A
89%
3
Q
What did the upper-class become as a soldier, and why was it so dangerous?
A
Junior Officers, it was so dangerous because they would be the one leading the charge and so they were most likely to be shot first
4
Q
How long, on average, did soldiers spend in front line trenches?
A
10 days per month
5
Q
What were soldiers outside of the front line trenches doing?
A
Training and playing games
6
Q
How long did the Belgium’s hold off the Germans?
A
Nearly a month
7
Q
What were the main concerns of a soldier in the trenches?
A
Trench foot, vermin, bacteria and infections, lice and getting shot
